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Meeting the mandate and improving health literacy

17 December 2012

C'llr Awards 2013: Online Councillor of the Year!

14 December 2012

Black staff are more likely to be disciplined

14 December 2012

Cllr Achievement Awards 2013: Age UK Award

13 December 2012

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Little sign of light but it's not all bad

By Heather Jameson | 13 December 2012

2013 is unlikely to cast much light at the end of this tough financial tunnel, says Heather Jameson.

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The gift of Christmas present

By Bob Neill | 12 December 2012

Bob Neill urges urges local government to stay positive and creative ahead of finance settlement.

FINANCE

Is Eric going off parish councils?

By Michael Burton | 12 December 2012

Is communities secretary Eric Pickles going off parish councils?, asks Michael Burton.

WHITEHALL

The malign influence in schooling

By John O’Brien | 12 December 2012

Does the DfE and Ofsted want schools freed from council influence? Asks John O'Brien.

It is hurting, but it's not working

By Heather Jameson | 12 December 2012

Chancellor's Autumn Statement gives local government little fuel and few favours on the hard road...

WHITEHALL

Heading for a better education

By Sir Michael Wilshaw | 12 December 2012

Schools across England are making impressive progress, says Sir Michael Wilshaw.