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Care home worries

20 April 2011

Concerns have been raised about sub-standard practice in care homes for the elderly, following a ...

WHITEHALL

Who would want this thankless job?

20 April 2011

As the Local Government Group kicks-off its search for a new chief executive, there remains a hug...

BUSINESS

Progress on rent deal boosts group's shares

20 April 2011

Shares in Southern Cross Healthcare group soared after bosses held a meeting with the company’s l...

WHITEHALL

'Experienced' Wandsworth leader named as Sir Simon's replacement

20 April 2011

London’s City Hall will replace former deputy mayor, Sir Simon Milton, with another London boroug...

FINANCE

Experts called in to investigate fraud allegation

20 April 2011

Edinburgh City Council has called in auditor, Deloitte, to investigate an alleged fraud case invo...

WHITEHALL

Move to repeal decision-making duty sparks row

By James Evison | 20 April 2011

Questions have been raised regarding the repeal of councils’ duty to involve the public in the lo...

Managers want results not targets

20 April 2011

Public sector managers want to focus on outcomes rather than rules and targets when it comes to p...

WHITEHALL

Lib Dem needed for commission

20 April 2011

The Department for Communities and Local Government is seeking a Liberal Democrat councillor to j...

HEALTH

'Milestone' for Sussex

20 April 2011

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has won a £24m contract from Hampshire CC and NHS Hampshi...

WHITEHALL

Support for Reform

20 April 2011

The Electoral Commission has defended Electoral Reform Services Ltd after it was accused of a con...