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Latest Local Government News
IDS calls for radical welfare reform
Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith launches consultation arguing for benefit payments to be distributed at different local rates across the UK
NLGN director appointed
The New Local Government Network (NLGN) think tank appoints its new director
Pickles to end council tax capping
Councils could be forced to pay back excessive council tax levies following a referendum under new legislation
Two-year settlement likely ahead of finance reforms
Changes to the block grant due to begin in 2013-14 settlement
Don't centralise RDA powers, ministers told
Business and council leaders tell ministers to devolve more RDA functions to Local Enterprise Partnerships
Councils' services merger given green light
South Holland DC and East Lindsey DC agrees to merge back-office services in an attempt to save more than £30m over the next 10 years
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Shared top teams set to double
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Audit Commission’s recommendations for reform of LGPS
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MPs to examine 'localism' agenda
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Kirklees appoints new chief executive
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Spelman launches waste review
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Incoll's replacement announced
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Council jobs threat as cuts hit Scotland
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One chief between two ‘not enough’
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Pensions 'could fund infrastructure projects'
We say...
Sharing a chief demonstrates commitment
Streamlining might need to go further still, with councils or pairings developing distinct hubs of expertise
Latest blogs
LEPs: A swot's guide
Councils are hurriedly putting together proposals, with businesses, for new economic development bodies, called Local Enterprise Partnerships ahead of a 6 September deadline. Here LGC chief reporter Allister Hayman provides an update of what we know, so far, about LEPs and looks across the country at who is courting whom.
THIS WEEK'S BRIEFINGS
Employers can’t afford to waste a good crisis
When the axe falls it will be crucial to hold on to talented employees at every level. Employers need a talent management plan
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ planning solution
In the absence of authoritative and legally sound guidance, it is not surprising that many local authorities are adopting a ‘wait and see’ position
LGC Awards
Rob Whiteman: why the LGC Awards matter more than ever
Our challenge is not just about balancing budgets: it’s about getting the best from our people and other resources
More people helped with less cash
How Croydon LBC won the Efficiency category at the LGC Awards 2010
From poor performer to star turn
How Hull City Council won the Most Improved Council of the Year category at the LGC Awards 2010
LGA Conference 2010
Video viewpoints
Themes of the LGA conference at Bournemouth are considered by delegates
LGC in the news
Leading the news: LGC in the media
Two BBC TV interviews are the latest appearance in the media of LGC reporters
Your Testimonials
LGC testimonials
Prominent people in - and working with - local government say what LGC means to them…
Interview
Culture minister: Library closures ‘not a quick-fix savings option’
‘Public libraries champion’ Ed Vaizey wants the service to become a key community resource, he tells James Illman
Health White Paper
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Concerns over GP commissioning
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New statutory duties would promote joint health work
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PCT abolition ‘to prompt mergers’
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Boundary issues could hamper public-health plans
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DH to axe at least eight Arm's-Length Bodies
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ADASS creates new boards to shadow Coalition
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PCTs told to pass resources to GP commissioners
LGC opinion
Health reforms show the power of localism
For the first time in nearly 40 years, councils will get lead responsibility for improving local health
Police reforms show appetite for radical change
Theresa May’s reforms will alter the dynamics of the relationship between the police, the public and local government
Video: LGA delegates
LGA conference 2010: Video viewpoint
Watch senior delegates at the LGA conference in Bournemouth give their views on the event’s key themes in three special LGC videos
Analysis
Shared chiefs: taking the partnership plunge
It isn’t any surprise that, if you take a snapshot in time, there’ll be a small proportion that are pursuing it
Best Practice
In Practice: Buckinghamshire's community libraries
Rita Lally, stategic director adults and family wellbeing for Buckinghamshire CC talks to LGC about community libraries
The hidden benefits of shared chiefs and managers
The benefits explained of shared chiefs at the LGA annual conference by those in the know
