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Can we follow America's lead?

22 January 2009

In this historic week for the US, Barry Quirk considers the role of local government in helping n...

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Minister pledges rapid broadband expansion

22 January 2009

The battle to widen broadband access is being stepped up, with councils set to take a key role.

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Poor at risk of repossession with long wait for state aid

22 January 2009

Some of the UK’s most vulnerable mortgage-holders are being forced to wait longer for emergency g...

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Soap Box

22 January 2009

Is congestion charging – as a major driver of transport improvement in provincial England – dead?

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Can the 'war room' break down silos?

22 January 2009

The ‘war room’ concept, a central point where leaders co-ordinate their operations, has been wide...

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Keep the business levy on track

22 January 2009

The Business Rates Supplements Bill, currently going through Parliament, offers a great opportuni...

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Fired up for change

22 January 2009

Birmingham is taking the threat of climate change seriously, and introducing a series of measures...

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District View: Has CPA had its day?

22 January 2009

Is the Audit Commission on the right track? For all councils, including districts, CPA has been a...

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Healey: I'm giving you a fair grant – so keep council tax low

22 January 2009

Final government grant figures were confirmed by John Healey this week who warns here in The MJ t...

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Minister zeroes in on freeze for council tax

21 January 2009