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Audit Commission launches last fraud report

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

In its final fraud report before its abolition of the Audit Commission, the watchdog has warned t...

Storm warning

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

Council chief executives’ and leaders’ confidence is ‘crumbling’ in the face of cuts, according t...

BCF 'may tip NHS over the edge'

12 June 2014

Ministers forced to defend the Better Care Fund after shadow health secretary Andy Burnham warne...

Hampshire CC blocks partnership bid

12 June 2014

A combined authority for the Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire region has been blocked by the...

Rogers urges ministers to 'think of the pupils'

By Jonathan Werran | 12 June 2014

Chief executive of Birmingham City Council urges politicians and officials to remember ‘the moral...

Scrutiny awards unveil winners

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been named as the winner of the overall impact award in thi...

Lancashire promises savings on services

11 June 2014

Lancashire CC’s deputy leader has vowed the council can make bigger savings than the 10% delivere...

Council takes action as care home review findings are revealed

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 June 2014

West Sussex CC has pledged to act on more than 30 recommendations in an independent review into a...

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Green Party calls for resignations over 'shambolic' Tower Hamlets elections

11 June 2014

Tower Hamlets LBC officers have defended their running of the elections after criticism from poli...

CQC framework 'does not focus on partnership'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 June 2014

Town hall bosses and social care chiefs have warned the new Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspect...