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Top sector think-tanks appoint experts to push localist agenda

05 August 2010

It was all change at two local government think-tanks last week as new chiefs were announced.

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Big discussions for SOCITM

05 August 2010

Big Society, shared services and the digital agenda are just some of the issues to be covered dur...

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Union's warning over reforms

05 August 2010

The Unite union has warned the most vulnerable in society must not lose out in the new proposed w...

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Councils 'not ready' for the place-based test

05 August 2010

Many councils are not ready to implement place-based budgeting and must shift from their ‘comfort...

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Leader welcomes waste review

05 August 2010

Surrey CC leader, Dr Andrew Povey, has welcomed the Government’s review into waste policies.

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Young 'hit hardest' during slump

05 August 2010

Young people have suffered more than most during the recession, according to mayor of Newham, Sir...

Art college boost

05 August 2010

Bexley College and Bexley LBC are working together to deliver a new home for the college, and a b...

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Routing for jobless

05 August 2010

A scheme to help job seekers travel to interviews and potential jobs is being trialled by Manches...

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Lower pay for boss

05 August 2010

Liverpool City Council has started its search for a new chief executive, with a £35,000 salary cut.

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Poole in dock over surveillance

05 August 2010

A tribunal has ruled that Poole Council used Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) powers...