Articles by Mark Conrad
Clark rejects claims of 'cosying' to developers
By Mark Conrad | 14 September 2011
Planning minister Greg Clark has dismissed suggestions ministers enjoy a cosy relationship with t...
Pickles says 'that's it' for fiscal reform
By Mark Conrad | 14 September 2011
Eric Pickles has confirmed that localised business rates, TIF, and community budgets will only be...
Capital projects spending up due to tube costs despite cuts
By Mark Conrad | 14 September 2011
Capital spending by England’s local authorities increased by 8% during 2010/11 despite the fact t...
Unions to intensify pension opposition at TUC
By Mark Conrad | 12 September 2011
Local government trade unions will intensify their opposition to Treasury-backed public pension r...
Online tool helps fight against domestic abuse
By Mark Conrad | 07 September 2011
The Audit Commission has launched a tool for public bodies designed to help tackle domestic abuse...
Darra Singh to head riot inquiry
By Mark Conrad | 05 September 2011
Darra Singh has been appointed to head the official inquiry into last month’s disturbances across...
Fly-tipping 'costs councils £40m a year'
By Mark Conrad | 01 September 2011
Fly-tipping in England and Wales cost councils £40m to clean up, according to new research by the...
New poll reveals little confidence in local economies
By Mark Conrad | 30 August 2011
Less than one in ten (9 per cent) of Britons expect their local economy to be stronger in six mon...
Spurs win right to review Newham Olympic deal
By Mark Conrad | 25 August 2011
Newham LBC’s planned joint venture with West Ham United FC to manage the Olympic Stadium after th...
Heseltine warns RDA abolition was 'mistake'
By Mark Conrad | 23 August 2011
Abolishing the Regional Development Agencies was a mistake according to Lord Heseltine.
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