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Politicians rush to defend City after French assault

08 December 2009

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Scots' funding up 2.9%

03 December 2009

Following the English local government settlement, Holyrood has announced funding for councils in...

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CIPFA's cool banking aid

03 December 2009

New investment guidance and codes for local government have been released by CIPFA for the first ...

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Police in dock over precepts

03 December 2009

Local government minister, Barbara Follett, has written to three police authorities, capping thei...

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LGA cuts subs and promises 'to do more for less'

03 December 2009

The Local Government Association is to freeze or cut next year’s subscriptions for all its member...

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Mayor's 'dismay'

02 December 2009

London mayor, Boris Johnson, has expressed his ‘disappointment’ that Treasury chief secretary, Li...

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Salaries on hold

02 December 2009

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Ministers confirm 4% rise but warn on capping levels

02 December 2009

Councils have been warned they must restrict council tax increases for 2010/11 to below 3%, after...

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Money Matters

27 November 2009

We published our annual report and financial statements last week, which represented a personal m...

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Scots mull over pay freeze amid budget fears

27 November 2009

The Scottish Government is set to recommend a freeze on the pay of councillors for the next two y...