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Simon Milton

Five embark on LGA adventure

Five candidates are battling to succeed Sir Simon Milton as Local Government Association chairman. LGC gives them a platform to make their pitch.

  • Published:28 August 2008 08:01

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Essex plans council tax cuts

Essex plans council tax cuts

People on low incomes, including junior military personnel, could be exempted from council tax to help them through the economic downturn as part of a radical package of support.

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Politics Matters

Politics Matters

Hampshire CC chief Andrew Smith on two-tier working.

In LGC this week

David Curry

David Curry

The Conservative MP for Skipton & Ripon gives some distinctly French advice.

In LGC this week

Carol Grant

The outlook is gloomy

A confession. I have warmed to Alistair Darling. He may be the Billy No Mates of the financial world, but he can count me as a kindred spirit.