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Chiefs agree pay freeze

09 March 2010

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Money Matters

04 March 2010

Phil Walker considers the fall out of Government plans for free social care for elderly people mo...

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Warning against 'localising' business rates

04 March 2010

A leading business rates consultant has cautioned against localising the tax, after an influentia...

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'Independent body needed' to handle LGPS, says expert

04 March 2010

An independent commission should be set up to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Local Go...

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Savings bring bonus

04 March 2010

Basildon DC has announced a council tax increase of only 0.9% – equating to a 4p a week rise for ...

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Cash to secure Olympic legacy

04 March 2010

A number of ‘Olympic legacy’ projects for Haringey LBC have secured grants from the council’s 201...

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The right approach to savings

26 February 2010

Efficiency is a matter for the corporate management team, not just departments or the beleaguered...

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Auditor move aims to boost confidence in public bodies

26 February 2010

Audit Commission chiefs have published a five-year strategy, outlining how they intend to tackle ...

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Drive launched to improve knowledge of 'green law'

26 February 2010

CIPFA has launched a campaign to improve understanding of climate change initiatives among public...

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2% rise for Bucks

26 February 2010

Buckinghamshire CC has approved a 2% council tax increase for the coming year.