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Fracking concerns must be properly addressed

By Jennifer Mein | 24 January 2014

It’s rare that a council has to make decisions about a new, potentially huge, and undoubtedly con...

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Awards deadline looms for trailblazers

By MJ reporter | 23 January 2014

Is your service a trailblazer?

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Labour leaders call for new deal for local government

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2014

Labour leaders have called for a new deal for English local government.

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Business leaders back airport expansion

By Jamie Hailstone | 22 January 2014

Business leaders have backed plans to revamp and expand Durham Tees Valley Airport (DVTA).

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LGA calls for flood repair cash

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 January 2014

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the Government to help meet the rising flood...

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Government announces £7m extra for flood repairs

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 January 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis has announced an extra £6.7m to help councils affected by...

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16 January 2014

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District View by Nicola Bulbeck

By Nicola Bulbeck | 15 January 2014

A strong community resilience programme, sandbags and team spirit saved South Devon from Christma...

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Can local government learn to love fracking?

By Paul Wheeler | 13 January 2014

Paul Wheeler suggests local government should take advantage of shale gas exploration as a major ...

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Whitehall is 'worst part' of being chief

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 January 2014

Working with central government is the worst thing about being a council chief executive, accordi...