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Procurement framework for pension funds moves step closer

By MJ Correspondent | 12 March 2014

A new national procurement framework that hopes to help local government pension scheme (LGPS) fu...

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Third tier calls for business rates cash boost

By MJ Correspondent | 12 March 2014

Town and parish councils are fighting for a share of business rates so they can increase the infl...

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£764m spend still leaves young stimied over electoral process

By Jonathan Werran | 12 March 2014

Young people are failing to engage with the democratic process, academics have reported.

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Senior MP calls for ring-fencing debate

By Jonathan Werran | 12 March 2014

The next Government will have to review ring-fenced funding deals, a senior MP has warned.

White Van Man . . . on the local elections

12 March 2014

Someone said there are local elections in June.

Master of minds

12 March 2014

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s director of public health will make a welcome return to Master...

Lewis refuses to take lessons from Putin

12 March 2014

Those meddling Europeans.

Council backs Hokey Cokey attempt

12 March 2014

You wait for one world record attempt and then four come along at once – or they will do this Sep...

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Norfolk chiefs urge Pickles to make incinerator decision

By Jonathan Werran | 11 March 2014

Leaders of Norfolk CC's main political groups write to communities secretary demanding end to rum...

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Localised council tax support has complicated UC roll-out, MPs warn

By Jonathan Werran | 11 March 2014

The decision to localise council tax support has complicated introduction of Government flagship ...