local government
Conservative-run Leicestershire County Council – cutting costs by cutting more than 600 jobs
Tory-run Leicestershire County Council is to cut more than 600 jobs as a way of cutting the deficit, Left Foot Forward has learned.
A step forward for local accountability
Today’s launch of the OnePlace local public services website increases democratic accountability. It brings together reports of local public service regulators.
Councils set to cut 4,500 jobs
As many as 4,500 jobs are at risk, it was revealed today.
Tory plans to scrap London Assembly would improve scrutiny
If it is true that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then I am delighted that the Conservatives appear […]
Conservative Councils start the cutting
Essex County Council have revised their budget and aim to make savings of £300 million by 2010. Meanwhile, Conservatives in Lancashire are cutting education positions in a budget cutting drive.
Tory lobbyist joins LGA as head of media
A week after Francis Maude pushed for greater transparency within the lobbying industry it emerged that the Local Government Association has hired a lobbyist and former Conservative special adviser to head up its media and campaigns team ahead of the next election.