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Chief negotiates secret deal to leave S Ayrshire

28 September 2007

Cash-strapped South Ayrshire Council in Scotland is planning to pay off its chief executive, in a...

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The long walk to freedom

27 September 2007

Chris Smith reports on the announcement last week by local government and communities secretary, ...

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Sustainable procurement: It doesn't cost the earth

27 September 2007

As the public becomes more concerned about the sourcing of goods and services, local authorities ...

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A quiet revolution in Tonypandy

27 September 2007

Since the Beecham review of local government, Wales has been making quiet progress, joining publi...

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Cashing in on efficiency

27 September 2007

Solihull MBC has not only transformed its approach to procurement, but invested the cash it has s...

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Local government equal pay cut fear

27 September 2007

Union bosses have urged council employers to resist the temptation of turning to local pay bargai...

Neath Port Talbot stands by eBay sackings

27 September 2007

Neath Port Talbot CBC has defended its decision to sack staff, after they spent too much time sur...

Feeding frenzy for lawyers

26 September 2007

The former mayor of Trafford has won a legal battle over discrimination for the way the council d...

FINANCE

Unions reject moratorium call

26 September 2007

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Scots councils under fire for not using ASBOs

26 September 2007