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Council websites are digital history

By Jonathan Werran | 26 July 2011

Over 20 councils are piloting a project to preserve online information for future generations.

FINANCE

Statisticians pledge to measure national happiness

By Jonathan Werran | 26 July 2011

National well-being will be measured alongside GDP and other indicators of economic growth,the ON...

Suffolk interim replaces Andrea Hill

By Mark Conrad | 26 July 2011

Suffolk County Council has announced the appointment of an interim chief executive, Lucy Robinson.

ENVIRONMENT

Government unveils a draft Planning Policy Framework for future growth

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2011

The National Planning Policy Framework cuts the existing 1,000 pages of policy down to just a 52-...

FINANCE

Neill invites bids for equal pay cash

By Mark Conrad | 26 July 2011

Local government minister Bob Neill has invited applications for this year’s round of equal pay c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Olympics minister casts doubts on London's readiness for Games

By Nick Appleyard | 26 July 2011

The Olympics minister is concerned London could struggle with the number of visitors and athletes...

FINANCE

Lansley letter 'legitimises' strike threat

By Mark Conrad | 25 July 2011

Trade unionists claim a leaked private letter from health secretary Andrew Lansley ‘legitimises' ...

Birmingham rages over wage cuts, but shelves offshoring plans

25 July 2011

Birmingham City Council’s plans to scrap paying bonuses to its own staff, axe differential overti...

BUSINESS

Birmingham rages over wage cuts, but shelves offshoring plans

By Jonathan Werran | 25 July 2011

Birmingham's plans to scrap paying bonuses to its own staff and end perks risk putting low-paid c...

Byles drawn into phone hacking saga

By Jonathan Werran | 22 July 2011

Former Norfolk CC chief executive Tim Byles has been drawn into the phone-hacking saga, amid alle...