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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Any lessons to learn in the last paper?

29 July 2009

In the run-up to next year’s general election, the Government has published its last White Paper ...

Coming along swimmingly

29 July 2009

Michael Burton talks to the deputy chief executive of Hillingdon LBC, which is funding not only a...

WHITEHALL

District View: noisy neighbours

29 July 2009

Noise nuisance is on the increase, and councils across Devon are willing to take tough action aga...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Minding the gap

29 July 2009

While authorities are beginning to share information more frequently, there is still a gap betwee...

WHITEHALL

LGA responds to Denham powers proposal

23 July 2009

At least £100bn of public sector expenditure will be put under the scrutiny of local government, ...

FINANCE

Union urges tougher control over pensions

23 July 2009

Unison has criticised the management of the £120bn Local Government Pension Scheme, urging minist...

WHITEHALL

Its heart is in the right place

23 July 2009

Healey's 'beat the clock' plea over housing finance

23 July 2009

Housing minister, John Healey, has called on councils to help him drive through controversial cha...

FINANCE

0.5% pay offer is 'disrespectful'

23 July 2009

Local government trade unions have accused employers of showing ‘disrespect’ to town hall workfor...

WHITEHALL

Denham offers LAML solution

22 July 2009

Communities secretary, John Denham, has offered to give councils a ‘power to engage in mutual ins...