Institute of Education, University of London
Government Affairs Website
Parking revenue surges
Press Review 7 July 2004
The money raised by parking charges and fines in England has reached almost £1 billion a year, according to new government figures.
Blunkett court victory prompts Westwood suspension
News Article 2 July 2004
Chief constable David Westwood has been suspended following David Blunkett's court victory over Humberside Police Authority.
Blair hints on end to council tax
Press Review 1 July 2004
Tony Blair yesterday raised the prospect of scrapping the much-criticised council tax.
Pensions black hole hits council
Press Review 1 July 2004
John Prescott is facing demands to plug a multi-billion pound black hole in council pension funds as the West Midlands revealed it is facing a £1.3 billion shortfall.
Councils call for climate change help
News Article 1 July 2004
Councillors have called on the government to help meet climate change targets by lifting restrictions.
Kennedy calls for council tax decision
News Article 30 June 2004
Charles Kennedy has called on the prime minister to clear up the future of the council tax.
South London Partnership
Government Affairs Website
Councils could collect car tax
Press Review 24 June 2004
Local councils could collect car taxes under draft plans being considered by ministers.
MSPs pass local government overhaul
News Article 23 June 2004
MSPs have backed legislation which will introduce proportional representation for Scottish local government.
Anti Social Behaviour Unit
Government Affairs Website
England and Scotland diverge on council tax
Press Review 17 June 2004
Ministers in England and Scotland have set out on different paths as they consider whether to reform the council tax system.
Welsh councils could get business rate powers
News Article 16 June 2004
A Welsh assembly minister has suggested that business rates should be returned to local authority control.
Tories take control of LGA
Press Review 16 June 2004
The Conservatives have officially taken control of the Local Government Association as a result of last week's town hall elections.
NASUWT
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