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Councils complain to ICO after cyber attack at Capita
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Councils continue move away from ‘twin hat’ arrangements for roles of Director of Children’s Services and Director of Adult Social Services
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Councils cry foul after Oflog data used for Times article on ‘worst-performing councils’
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Councils demand Government action on housing finances amid claims budgets are being pushed “to the brink”
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