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All 150 single tier and county councils in the UK met or exceeded the minimum financial management requirements set by the Audit Commission in 2006.

Three-quarters of the councils assessed by the independent body were found to surpass resourcing expectations, demonstrating a significant improvement in public money management nationwide. (more…)

A survey of young councillors indicates that the majority would like to see salaries, childcare and pension support introduced.

More than eight in ten councillors around the country, aged between 18 and 40, struggle to hold down a full-time job while continuing to fulfil their duties as a local councillor, the survey by independent think-tank New Local Government Network (NLGN) reveals. (more…)

Investment in communications technology has fuelled the growth of local authorities across the UK, a new survey has found.

Due to be published on January 11, the annual IT Trends survey from the Society of IT Management will reveal that successful e-government programmes have paved the way for the modernisation of local public services. (more…)

Sheffield City Council is set to reinvest £21 million in local services, from school improvements to street lighting, over the next three years.

In its next meeting on January 10th, the local authority’s cabinet is expected to allocate the funds to priority projects that lack access to alternative funding. (more…)

A survey published today shows that almost two-thirds of Cornish residents are in favour of a single council for the county.

Many of those asked said they found the current system of local government in Cornwall, which consists of the county council and six district councils, confusing. (more…)