Articles by Mark Conrad
LA pension funds hail Murdoch exit
By Mark Conrad | 12 April 2012
Local authority pension funds have described as 'sensible' James Murdoch's decision to step down ...
TV expert to advise on empty homes
By Mark Conrad | 11 April 2012
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has been asked to advise the Government on ways to bring...
'Big data' challenge must be tackled, study warns
By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2012
A new report suggest effective use of fast-expanding data on public services and businesses could...
Surrey's 'volunteer libraries' plan ruled unlawful
By Mark Conrad | 03 April 2012
Surrey County Council's plan for 10 libraries to be run by volunteers was today (3 April) ruled u...
Small businesses demand Scottish councils focus on growth
By Mark Conrad | 03 April 2012
Scotland's councils have been urged to consider the role of small businesses in driving economic ...
Birmingham reveals £1.5bn energy scheme shortlist
By Mark Conrad | 03 April 2012
Birmingham City Council has announced a shortlist of four bidders for its pioneering 'Energy Save...
Clegg's £1bn Youth Contract 'opens for business'
By Mark Conrad | 02 April 2012
Nick Clegg has formally launched the government's £1bn 'youth contract' programme designed to hel...
Rural concern over NPPF
By Mark Conrad | 30 March 2012
Rural landowners have dismissed the new National Planning Policy Framework for 'failing' to get B...
Councils seek more talks over borrowing controls
By Jonathan Werran | 28 March 2012
Council leaders have called for urgent talks with ministers to discuss future local authority bor...
Budget 2012: The key facts
By Mark Conrad | 22 March 2012
Chancellor George Osborne has delivered a primarily tax-focused Budget for 2012.
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