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Investment advice for LAs – beyond banks
With the economy still flat lining, debate rages over how to stimulate investment and growth. Though much attention is focused upon the banks and…
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£16 million fund for 120 coastal communities
Twenty seaside projects will receive a combined £16m from the Coastal Communities Fund to support job creation and business growth, communities secretary Eric Pickles…
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Government annouces £1m support programme for mutuals
The Government has announced £1m to help more than 20 mutuals get off the ground, including several in the local government sector. Cabinet Office…
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Shared services funding launched
Ministers have announced a £9.2m cash pot to encourage councils to team up in delivering front line services. Leading a Commons debate on local…
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Big Society Update – February 2013
More information below on – Social Value Act, Commissioning Academy, NCS Update, Become a Community Organiser Host, Mutuals Support Programme, Payroll Giving Consultation, DCLG…
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HACT launches free population insight tool
The new data tool gives housing providers free access to Census 2011 data on changing demographics in their neighbourhoods. Launched today by HACT and…
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NAO recommends early action for better efficiencies
Early action intervention programmes could deliver better outcomes and efficiencies if the Government overcame short-term thinking and took bold long-term decisions, spending watchdogs have…
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Increase in Council Tax payments for those on benefits
Three-quarters of councils in England will demand increased council tax payments from the poorest households from 1 April. Research by think tank the Resolution…
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Can faith based community groups help deliver VFM?
Councils should put their faith in community-based religious groups to deliver value for money public services, a leading think tank has urged. According to…
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Could community budgets save £22 billion?
Councils could help save a massive £22bn over five years if radical community budget schemes are rolled out across England, accountancy giant Ernst &…
