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Denham defends reforms

29 July 2009

Communities secretary, John Denham, has urged local government to embrace his proposals for wider...

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Soap Box: The sluggishness of innovation

29 July 2009

Commentators have taken to referring to ‘two parliaments of pain’ – the time it will take to brin...

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Consultation aims for a fresh approach to curing the nation's mental ills

29 July 2009

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Chiefs reject high 'boomerang bosses' criticism

29 July 2009

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CAA 'placing extra burden' on council resources

29 July 2009

Council leaders have expressed concern at the burden the Comprehensive Area Assessment regime has...

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Council newspapers 'undermine democracy' claims MP

29 July 2009

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When democracy week headed east

29 July 2009

Cliff Robinson describes a visit to his council’s twin in Poland, during local democracy week

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Media scrutiny is a fig leaf

29 July 2009

Surveys reveal residents are more satisfied with their council when they are kept informed. But w...

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District View: noisy neighbours

29 July 2009

Noise nuisance is on the increase, and councils across Devon are willing to take tough action aga...

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LGA responds to Denham powers proposal

23 July 2009

At least £100bn of public sector expenditure will be put under the scrutiny of local government, ...