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Hammersmith and Fulham leader stands down

By Jonathan Werran | 12 December 2011

Hammersmith and Fulham LBC council leader Stephen Greenhalgh has announced he will step down from...

Westminster calls for end to'something for nothing' culture

By Jonathan Werran | 12 December 2011

Westminster City Council is consulting on plans to create a new vision for running the London bor...

Councils 'must improve financial planning'

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 December 2011

According to a new report by consultants Grant Thornton, councils need to improve their financial...

Kerswell to step down from Kent top role: official

By Jonathan Werran | 12 December 2011

Katherine Kerswell will step down as managing director at the end of the year, Kent County Counci...

'Major' concerns raised after care home checks

By Mark Conrad | 09 December 2011

Four of the first five care homes for disabled people to be inspected following the introduction ...

Support for 'city mayors' set to grow

By Dominic Browne | 09 December 2011

Senior politicians have high hopes that Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol will opt for directly e...

Homeless households up by 13%

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 December 2011

The number of households declared homeless by councils has risen by 13% since last year, accordin...

Rural broadband rollout stuck, Countryside Alliance claims

By Jonathan Werran | 09 December 2011

Rural campaigners have cast doubt on Government plans to ensure the UK has Europe's best superfas...

FINANCE

Clegg outlines Finance Bill powers

By Dominic Browne | 09 December 2011

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has announced plans for sweeping changes to councils' financial ...

Swinney's £34bn Scottish finance deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011

The Scottish finance secretary has announced a local government settlement of more than £34bn.