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07 Aug 2017 - 10:30
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We interviewed Alex Marshall, Programme Support at the Local Government Association about how the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus Group is used to support a range of work including gathering local authority feedback, consultations, organising content for events, disseminating learning and more.   "We gather informal feedback about LG Inform through polls and ideas, and we can also... See more
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06 Jan 2015 - 16:38
A report published today (January 6th) has revealed many low income families look set to be hit hardest by the council tax funding shortfall. Our feature writer Suzanne Danon explains more about the new report... The Local Government Association (LGA) warned that some councils were being left with no choice but to end discounts for some residents or face cutting other services further. ... See more
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19 Dec 2014 - 15:31
Is the local government finance settlement "fair"? Our feature writer, Suzanne Danon, explores opposing views... Local government minister Kris Hopkins has insisted this week’s local government finance settlement, which will see councils face average spending cut powers of 1.8%, is fair and essential. Announcing the plan Mr Hopkins said “very substantial” savings had to be made in public... See more
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