Articles by Mark Conrad
Chinese woes could affect UK councils
By Mark Conrad | 07 August 2013
Fears that China’s cities have overstretched themselves during the country’s economic boom will b...
Chinese local government debt fears could spread
By Mark Conrad | 06 August 2013
China's state auditors to assess boom cities $3 trillion boom year debts, in a move that could af...
Child sexual abuse training vow
By Mark Conrad | 31 July 2013
Local government leaders have vowed to support training programmes aimed at improving council soc...
Councils win roadwork permit powers
By Mark Conrad | 31 July 2013
Surrey and East Sussex CCs have both been granted powers to decide when utilities companies dig u...
Change to funding of equal pay costs proposed
By Mark Conrad | 31 July 2013
DCLG to withdraw the system by which councils seek permission to use capital receipts to fund bac...
Blow to Northern Ireland council reorganisation plan
By Mark Conrad | 31 July 2013
Two NI authorities become embroiled in rows over the membership of committees designed to oversee...
MAG reveals plans to expand Stansted
By Mark Conrad | 25 July 2013
Council-owned Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has outlined plans for Stansted Airport to meet soa...
Child poverty study highlights £29bn cost to local authorities
By Mark Conrad | 25 July 2013
Child poverty cost UK localities £29bn last year, with the worst affected council area, Birmingha...
Mutuals must have greater access to external finance
By Mark Conrad | 24 July 2013
Public servants who form ‘John Lewis’ style mutuals to deliver key services need better access to...
Mutuals need better access to finance, report claims
By Mark Conrad | 23 July 2013
Public servants who form ‘John Lewis’ style mutuals to deliver key services need better access to...
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