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In at the deep end

19 October 2011

Late-night SOLACE soakers sign-up for local government triathlon challenge. Speedos ahoy!

Questioning their sanity?

19 October 2011

There is no such thing as a stupid question – only a ridiculous answer.

White Van Man

19 October 2011

…on laying off the councillors

Don't play Harri's game

19 October 2011

If you think the financial situation facing UK councils is bad, spare a thought for the poor folk...

Bench-side dispatches

19 October 2011

Oliver Letwin-AKA 'Cameron's Gandalf' elevates bin's debate to spookily rarefied level.

BUSINESS

Getting the eco-most out of waste

By Jonathan Werran | 19 October 2011

Leeds City Council has awarded Veolia ES Aurora preferred bidder status for a contract to deliver...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Move-out, granddad, think tank urges

By James Evison | 19 October 2011

Older people should downsize properties in order to relieve the housing shortage, the Intergenera...

FINANCE

Welsh local authorities promise on council tax bills

By Dermott Calpin | 19 October 2011

Welsh councils promise to keep increases in council tax bills to a minimum, but warned of future ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Leeds: rate-relief strategy for social enterprises

By Dermott Calpin | 19 October 2011

Councillors in Leeds agree to give extra rate-relief for local social enterprises not registered ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Voluntary sector input vital for welfare initiative success

By Dermott Calpin | 19 October 2011

More than 100 charity sub-contractors warn DWP's Work Programme risks ‘systemic failure’ without ...