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NI authorities get £8m aid as downturn hits income

22 January 2009

Northern Ireland Executive finance minister, Nigel Dodds, has pledged £8m aid for councils faced ...

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Government blocks EU cash for England's poorest areas

22 January 2009

Some of the poorest regions in England have missed out on millions in European development cash a...

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LBCs must meet £210m pension shortfall

22 January 2009

London boroughs must make a series of ‘special contributions’ to cover a £210m deficit in an obso...

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Rural Internet access project gains ministerial fans

22 January 2009

A pioneering project to improve web access across rural areas has been backed by the Government’s...

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Councils urged to bid for free school meals cash

22 January 2009

Thousands of children will benefit from free school meals as part of a £20m plan to extend eligib...

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Unions demand pay rises linked 'at least to retail price index'

22 January 2009

Local government union leaders are pressing for a ‘new social settlement’, with this year’s round...

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Minister pledges rapid broadband expansion

22 January 2009

The battle to widen broadband access is being stepped up, with councils set to take a key role.

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Minister zeroes in on freeze for council tax

21 January 2009

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Downturn presents 'pensions opportunity'

21 January 2009

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The real cost of equal pay…

20 January 2009

How would your council cope if you handed over £20m from the coffers with no visible gain?