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Guidance helps clarify EU rules for suppliers

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 December 2011

The Local Government Association (LGA) this week published new guidance designed to help councils...

LGA backs warnings over health reforms

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011

The LGA has backed a new report warning the Government to wake up to the impact its health reform...

Fears grow as number of homeless rises 13%

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011

Homeless charities have warned that many families face a bleak Christmas while the number of home...

Big Society still not clear warn MPs

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011

A Parliamentary committee has warned that the Government’s flagship Big Society policy lacks clar...

Councils 'must improve financial planning'

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 December 2011

According to a new report by consultants Grant Thornton, councils need to improve their financial...

Homeless households up by 13%

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 December 2011

The number of households declared homeless by councils has risen by 13% since last year, accordin...

Swinney's £34bn Scottish finance deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011

The Scottish finance secretary has announced a local government settlement of more than £34bn.

Wokingham BC appoints interim chief

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011

Wokingham BC has appointed Andy Couldrick as its interim chief executive.

Tax hikes face public veto

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011

Eric Pickles has warned local authorities hoping to increase council tax by more than 3.5% next y...

Mouchel boss admits firm 'must get house in order'

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 December 2011

The new chief executive of troubled support services firm, Mouchel, has admitted the company must...