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FINANCE

Clearing the decks

By Dan Corry | 15 January 2014

With election fever on the horizon, Dan Corry highlights the trend at this stage for ministers to...

FINANCE

Soapbox by Simon Parker

By Simon Parker | 15 January 2014

Combined authorities represent the hope of next phase localism and a long-term answer to English ...

FINANCE

PluggedIN: Abdool Kara

By Abdool Kara | 15 January 2014

Swale BC chief would appreciate greater consistency from DCLG in 2014.

CLIMATE CHANGE

District View by Nicola Bulbeck

By Nicola Bulbeck | 15 January 2014

A strong community resilience programme, sandbags and team spirit saved South Devon from Christma...

HEALTH

Revolutionising local care services

By Brandon Lewis | 15 January 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis on how councils should respond to pooled budgets and the ...

FINANCE

How cashback scheme has helped us cope with council tax changes

By Ian Adams | 13 January 2014

Islington LBC, like many others, made clear its disagreement with the Government’s abolition of c...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Can local government learn to love fracking?

By Paul Wheeler | 13 January 2014

Paul Wheeler suggests local government should take advantage of shale gas exploration as a major ...

Never complain never explain

10 January 2014

Counties can't shy away from monumental Care Bill challenges

By Paul Carter | 10 January 2014

CCN continues to strongly support the principles behind the Care Bill, but counties can’t shy awa...

A highly sentimental blog from Erica and Richard!

10 January 2014