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Council leader to stand down

Cllr Colin Barrow has announced his intention to stand down as leader of Westminster Council.

LGA launches challenge to find next generation of management star

From next month the top rising stars in local government will be battling it out to be crowned champion of the 2012 Local Government Challenge.

Cumbria leader calls for red tape to be cut to help councils buy local

Cumbria County Council's leader has called for the Government to make it easier for local authorities to navigate complex European legislation on procurement so that they can award a fair share of contracts to local businesses, small and medium sized enterprises and the third sector.

Council welcomes Cumbrian successes in Regional Growth Fund awards

Cumbria County Council's leader has welcomed the news that three Cumbrian enterprise projects have been successful in securing financial backing from the Government's £1.4billion Regional Growth Fund.

Surrey leader to stand down

Dr Andrew Povey has announced his intention to stand down as leader of Surrey County Council.

Liverpool City Council unveils BSF replacement plan

Liverpool has unveiled an alternative investment plan for its secondary schools following the cancellation of its Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.

First rioter given eviction notice by Wandsworth Council

A council tenant whose son has appeared in court charged in connection with Monday night’s disturbances in Clapham Junction has been served with an eviction notice by Wandsworth Council.

Haringey residents affected by the riots to get support

Haringey residents affected by the disturbances in Tottenham over the weekend are to receive support via a new Community Assistance Centre set up at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre.

Cumbria calls for Government to ensure employment gap is bridged after plant closure

Cumbria County Council's leader and cabinet member responsible for nuclear issues have highlighted the risk of West Cumbria leaking its skilled and dedicated nuclear workforce following the news that Sellafield's MOX plant is to be closed.

Barnet leader announces new cabinet members

The leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Richard Cornelius, has announced his new cabinet.

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