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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Liverpool Combined Authority gets the green light

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2014

The Government has given a green light to a combined authority for the Liverpool City Region.

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Brighton and Hove Greens lose council tax vote

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2014

Brighton and Hove’s administration’s plans for a 4.75% tax rise have suffered a setback as member...

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Clare Marchant confirmed as Worcestershire CC chief

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

Worcestershire CC has appointed serving assistant chief executive Clare Marchant to the county’s ...

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Exclusive: Third of chiefs fear for their council's ability to deliver legal duties

By MJ Correspondent | 13 February 2014

Shocking findings uncovered by The MJ/LGiU's annual local government finance survey.

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Police to investigate Welsh LGPS opt-out payments

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

Dyfed Powys Police has ordered an investigation into two Welsh councils for making unlawful cash ...

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Floods crisis could trigger council tax polls

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

The Local Audit and Accountability Act could trigger local council tax referendums in the afterma...

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Key figures speak at NLGN annual conference

13 February 2014

Labour's policy chief Jon Cruddas and Treasury minister Danny Alexander were among the speakers a...

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Somerset CC suspends council tax for flood victims

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

Somerset CC announces flood victims to be exempt from paying the county council part of council t...

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Essex freezes while Surrey increases council tax

By Jonathan Werran | 12 February 2014

Essex CC rescinds option to increase council tax due to higher tax yields - while Surrey CC dodge...

White Van Man on traffic wardens

12 February 2014

As usual, even though they’re still moaning about cuts, councils still manage to flood the place ...