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Money Matters

14 December 2010

The pressure on local authorities to provide quality services is more intense than ever. Disappoi...

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Plugged In

09 December 2010

The debate on higher education funding should focus on how colleges are run, says Rod Aldridge.

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Unions launch attack on

08 December 2010

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New Homes under threat of 'Nymbyism', warn BPF

08 December 2010

The Government’s New Homes Bonus could help expedite new building developments across local autho...

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Major award for Wyre Forest DC councillor training scheme

08 December 2010

A councillor training programme that helped Wyre Forest DC secure over £1m in savings has been aw...

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Money Matters

08 December 2010

For many years, we have been able to deliver public services during economically-buoyant times. N...

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Town hall sales aim to raise cash

01 December 2010

Southwark LBC is set to sell three town halls in order to raise funds – to protect ‘crucial capit...

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Unison rejects plan to ease gap in pay levels

01 December 2010

Economist, Will Hutton has called for a link between what senior managers earn and their staff, a...

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Hikes in car parking fees 'will kill off high streets'

01 December 2010

Councils could kill off high street trade, if they hike town centre parking charges, a small busi...

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Small businesses to get tax reform

01 December 2010

Local government secretary, Eric Pickles, has taken measures to help small businesses and shopkee...