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Car park deal for Serco

27 March 2013

Three West London boroughs, have awarded Serco a contract to run the country's first collaborativ...

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The negative impact of council funding cuts

By Daniel Goodwin | 27 March 2013

The Government needs to reconsider its approach ahead of the 2015/16 spending round, says Daniel ...

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LPFA slams 'flawed' pension claims

27 March 2013

War of words between the London Pensions Fund Authority and Wandsworth LBC over plans to centrali...

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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...