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We have a tough job ahead

04 January 2010

Bala Mahendran considers some of the options for promoting BMEs within local government – and pro...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sea change in Scarborough

22 December 2009

Paul Johnston looks at how the seaside town of Scarborough has been grappling with the downturn.

FINANCE

Auditors deliver a Christmas stuffing

17 December 2009

The Audit Commission has hit out at councils taking too long to publish their audited accounts, i...

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Interest charges on Government debt to outstrip other spending

17 December 2009

Public debt interest payments are expected to grow by 11% between 2011 and 2014 – three times fas...

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Efficiency programme pays off

17 December 2009

A development programme designed to identify efficiencies in district councils across Leicestersh...

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Tories launch quango-scrutiny toolbox

17 December 2009

Smith Square has launched a toolkit to help councils scrutinise quangos operating in their area, ...

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Cultural battle

17 December 2009

The final 14 battling to become the UK’s first City of Culture in 2013 have been announced by the...

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CAA regime claims its first scalp

17 December 2009

The new performance regime has claimed its first victim with the resignation of a district chief ...

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Commission aims for community ownership

17 December 2009

More public services should be delivered by community enterprises and staff-owned companies, acco...

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Plugged In

17 December 2009

In the face of adversity, Paul O'Brien is confident that councils can continue to deliver.

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