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Hastings confirms chief execuitve is cut

By Mark Conrad | 18 November 2011

Hastings BC has confirmed it will axe its chief executive's role as part of a cost-cutting plan.

Northern Ireland PfG confirms council cull

By Mark Conrad | 18 November 2011

Northern Ireland's official Programme for Government has confirmed contentious plans to cull the ...

Pickles issues warning as Leicester proposes salary hikes

By Mark Conrad | 17 November 2011

Local government secretary Eric Pickles has intensified his opposition to 'boomerang bosses'.

Sir Bob Kerslake appointed Head of the Civil Service

By Mark Conrad | 16 November 2011

Sir Bob Kerslake,announced as the next Head of the Civil Service.

LGPS funds demand Murdoch's BSkyB exit

By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2011

Local government's influential pension funds have urged James Murdoch to resign as chairman of Br...

Ofsted reveals children's services improvements

By Mark Conrad | 08 November 2011

The number of councils providing excellent children's services has increased, Ofsted has announced.

LGA launches 'resident satisfaction' service

By Mark Conrad | 04 November 2011

Council leaders launch a new data service aimed at collating residents' views on local services.

Coalition's localism is 'just about cuts'

By Mark Conrad | 02 November 2011

Labour's new shadow local government secretary, Hilary Benn, has criticised Eric Pickles for lack...

Questions remain over riot response

By Mark Conrad | 02 November 2011

Another week, another Whitehall reaction to the summer riots.

Priority creditor decision calms councils' bank fears

By Mark Conrad | 02 November 2011

Councils are celebrating victory in their battle to be recognised as preferred creditors to Icela...