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IDS calls for radical welfare reform Subscription Required

30-Jul-2010 12:05 pm | By Corin Williams

Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith launches consultation arguing for benefit payments to be distributed at different local rates across the UK

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NLGN director appointed Subscription Required

30-Jul-2010 3:22 pm | By Ruth Keeling

The New Local Government Network (NLGN) think tank appoints its new director

Pickles to end council tax capping Subscription Required

30-Jul-2010 2:33 pm | By Corin Williams

Councils could be forced to pay back excessive council tax levies following a referendum under new legislation

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Two-year settlement likely ahead of finance reforms Subscription Required

29 July 2010 | By James Illman, Allister Hayman

Changes to the block grant due to begin in 2013-14 settlement

Don't centralise RDA powers, ministers told Subscription Required

29-Jul-2010 1:11 pm | By Allister Hayman

Business and council leaders tell ministers to devolve more RDA functions to Local Enterprise Partnerships

Councils' services merger given green light Subscription Required

29-Jul-2010 5:36 pm | By Corin Williams

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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Sharing a chief demonstrates commitment Subscription Required

29 July 2010 | By Emma Maier

Streamlining might need to go further still, with councils or pairings developing distinct hubs of expertise

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LEPs: A swot's guide

30-Jul-2010 | By Allister Hayman

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.

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Employers can’t afford to waste a good crisis Subscription Required

29 July 2010 | By Jon Gay

When the axe falls it will be crucial to hold on to talented employees at every level. Employers need a talent management plan

A landmark case tests planning law Subscription Required

29 July 2010 | By Anna Forge

A supermarket spat has clarified a key area in planning law

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There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ planning solution Subscription Required

29 July 2010 | By David Hackforth

In the absence of authoritative and legally sound guidance, it is not surprising that many local authorities are adopting a ‘wait and see’ position

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Rob Whiteman: why the LGC Awards matter more than ever

29 July 2010 | By Rob Whiteman

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

29 July 2010

How Croydon LBC won the Efficiency category at the LGC Awards 2010

From poor performer to star turn

29 July 2010

How Hull City Council won the Most Improved Council of the Year category at the LGC Awards 2010

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LGA Conference 2010


Video viewpoints

Themes of the LGA conference at Bournemouth are considered by delegates

Leading the news: LGC in the media

Two BBC TV interviews are the latest appearance in the media of LGC reporters

LGC testimonials

Prominent people in - and working with - local government say what LGC means to them…

Culture minister: Library closures ‘not a quick-fix savings option’ Subscription Required

By James Illman

‘Public libraries champion’ Ed Vaizey wants the service to become a key community resource, he tells James Illman

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Health reforms show the power of localism Subscription Required

By Paul Burstow

For the first time in nearly 40 years, councils will get lead responsibility for improving local health

Police reforms show appetite for radical change Subscription Required

By Tony Travers

Theresa May’s reforms will alter the dynamics of the relationship between the police, the public and local government

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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

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Shared chiefs: taking the partnership plunge Subscription Required

By Ruth Keeling

It isn’t any surprise that, if you take a snapshot in time, there’ll be a small proportion that are pursuing it

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In Practice: Buckinghamshire's community libraries Subscription Required

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 Subscription Required

The benefits explained of shared chiefs at the LGA annual conference by those in the know

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