Local Government Information Unit: Welcome
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Ditch new localism, say town halls
Press Review 27 January 2004
Local Government Association: Welcome
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Local Government Association
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Forum Brief: Council tax
Policy Consultation 15 January 2004
The Local Government Association has proposed a raft of alternatives to replace the council tax.
Forum Brief: Council standards
Policy Consultation 18 December 2003
League tables from the Audit Commission have found that council standards have improved across the board.
Forum Brief: Pre-Budget Report
Policy Consultation 10 December 2003
Gordon Brown has insisted that the economy is strong despite announcing that he will borrow a further £10 billion this year.
Forum Brief: Council Tax
Policy Consultation 4 December 2003
Central government has been blamed for this year's record increases in council tax.
Forum Brief: Queen's Speech - Other bills
Policy Consultation 26 November 2003
Forum members comment on the government's legislative proposals on a range of topics.
Forum Brief: Council services
Policy Consultation 14 November 2003
Councils are taking a "legalistic and mechanical approach" to meeting a key government audit, according to a leading think tank.
Forum Brief: Social Services
Policy Consultation 13 November 2003
In performance tables published on Thursday, 60 per cent of social services departments have gained two or three stars - the best grades - compared with 42 per cent last
Forum Brief: Housing Report
Policy Consultation 13 November 2003
The government's low cost home ownership taskforce has recommended improvements in shared ownership.
Forum Brief: Council tax
Policy Consultation 12 November 2003
The Local Government Association has warned councils face an £800 million funding black hole.
Councils warn of £800m funding gap
Press Review 12 November 2003
Councils warn of £800m spending black hole
News Article 12 November 2003
Councils are facing a £800 million hole in their finances, local authorities have warned.
