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LGA spotlight

  • Volatile times - Transport, climate change and the price of oil

    In recent times a key characteristic of the world energy market has been the high volatility of oil prices. This timely report looks at the theory and evidence behind the issue and makes key recommendations to councils on how to adapt and also what central government can do to help local government.

    Added on: 22 December 2008
    Volatile times - Transport, climate change and the price of oil

  • One country, two systems? - how national and local democracy can work together

    This LGA publication calls on central government to push decision-making to the lowest possible level so that people feel they have more influence and become more engaged and satisfied with political processes.

    Added on: 22 December 2008
    One country, two systems?

  • Event - In the eye of the storm: councils at the heart of tackling climate change - 21-22 Jan 09

    Over the last year, many councils have demonstrated their commitment to tackling climate change by adopting targets through the new performance framework. This LGA and Energy Saving Trust conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions and planning to adapt.

    Added on: 16 December 2008
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  • LGA Leadership

    There has been speculation in some media about Chief Executive Paul Coen and the leadership of the LGA. Here is a statement from Paul Coen, released on Friday 12 December in response to the speculation. Deputy Chief Executive John Ransford is deputising in the meantime, as is normal during periods of absence by the Chief Executive.

    Added on: 15 December 2008

  • Council Worker of the Year Awards 2009

    Nominations are now open for the 2009 Council Worker of the Year Awards. Every local authority in the UK is invited to nominate one front line worker for each individual category by 23 February 2009.

    Added on: 23 September 2008
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  • police election

    Government scraps direct police elections Proposals for directly elected police representatives have been dropped from the new policing and crime bill. Policing minister Vernon Coaker said the decision had been made following large numbers of objections from councils, police authorities and senior police officials expressing their concerns about the plans.

  • Flood - road closed

    Government responds to Pitt review Local authorities will play a key role in preventing future flooding the government has said in its long-awaited response to the Pitt review. It will give councils £15m to help them take a lead role in future flood risk management.

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