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Rochdale looks at changing staff terms and conditions

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 August 2011

Rochdale MBC has become the latest local authority to look at changing staff terms and conditions...

Capita boss calls for outsourcing to avoid 'criminal' cuts

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 August 2011

The chief executive of Capita has claimed that ‘criminal’ cuts to local services can be avoided t...

Social enterprises scoop £12m grant

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 August 2011

A new, £12m capital growth fund has been launched to offer grants and loans to social enterprises...

Care funding at crisis point warns provider

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 August 2011

The chief executive of private healthcare firm, Bupa, has called for councils to address ‘chronic...

Scottish councils urged to use post offices

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 August 2011

Councils in Scotland have been urged to use Post Office branches to deliver more services.

Charities 'can help safeguard libraries'

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 August 2011

Community groups and charities can play an important role in safeguarding library services, accor...

'More support needed' for social enterprises to thrive

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 August 2011

Social enterprises in the healthcare sector will need more support if they are to succeed, accord...

Councils praise emergency services after riots flare outside London

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 August 2011

The efforts of emergency services have been praised as violence flared last night in cities aroun...

No pressure to sell assets says Pickles

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 August 2011

Ministers have denied putting pressure on councils to sell off assets, after publishing a list of...

Councils could save billions by selling assets says DCLG

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 August 2011

Councils could save billions by disposing of assets,according to Eric Pickles.