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Local authorities set for increased powers over EU spending

27 March 2013

Councils are due to have greater input into EU funding as Brussels recognises local authorities m...

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Concerns raised over Birmingham's funds

By James Evison | 27 March 2013

Concerns raised on the state of Birmingham City Council's finances following an annual audit by a...

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Capture communications

By Paul O'Brien | 27 March 2013

Paul O'Brien discusses how to maximise the benefits of social media for front-line services.

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Number of authorities taking tax freeze cash plummets by a quarter

By Jonathan Werran | 27 March 2013

Proportion of local authorities taking council tax freeze grant has decreased from 85% last year ...

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Statement from Core Cities group on LGA membership

27 March 2013

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DCLG slams NAO housing report

By James Evison | 27 March 2013

NAO report urging review of New Homes Bonus scheme criticised as unfair by housing minister, Mark...

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Local authorities face unknown housing benefit costs, MPs warn

By Jonathan Werran | 26 March 2013

‘Irrational’ civil service financial modelling on future housing benefit demand threatens local a...

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Tewkesbury's setting its site on improved services

26 March 2013

Tewkesbury BC opening its building to other voluntary and public services has had wide-ranging be...

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Decommissioning the effective and responsible way

26 March 2013

The need to reduce total spend means decommissioning will be taking place in many localities, wri...

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Working together

By Martin Reeves | 25 March 2013

Up and down the country councils are finding new ways to work with the private sector, says Marti...