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CLIMATE CHANGE

A greener future

15 June 2011

Ministers have called for a ‘green revolution’ in housing which embraces the retrofitting of exis...

FINANCE

Workers 'should get priority' on housing lists says Miliband

By Mark Conrad | 15 June 2011

People who work or volunteer should be given priority on council house waiting lists, Ed Miliband...

Figures reveal Cumbria's success in abuse fight

15 June 2011

Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board has succeeded in raising awareness of the abuse and neglect of ...

Grasp Bill opportunities, sector told

15 June 2011

Andrew Stunell has launched a challenge to councils to get on with localism and grasp the opportu...

HEALTH

Board chairman welcomes reforms to health proposals

15 June 2011

Reforms to the Health and Social Care Bill, giving councils greater powers of oversight, have bee...

HEALTH

Council bosses welcome NHS Future Forum report

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 June 2011

Local government leaders have welcomed plans to revise the Government’s controversial NHS reforms.

FINANCE

HCA exceeds its housing targets

By Laura Sharman | 15 June 2011

Despite tough economic conditions, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has exceeded its end of...

New leader has a green dream

15 June 2011

The new leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has outlined plans for the city to become the ‘g...

HEALTH

Southern Cross to meet with creditors today

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 June 2011

Cash-strapped care home operator Southern Cross is reportedly holding a crisis meeting with its l...

BUSINESS

Liberata 'enters new era' with new backers and Capacity Grid

15 June 2011

Liberata, has launched a new local government business - a new 'shared service innovation', the C...