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County councils call for swift abolition of Local Enterprise Partnerships
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County councils call on Government to speed up devolution
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County councils demand urgent reform to services to stave off funding crisis
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County Councils Network “remains concerned” about financial implications of local government reorganisation if it only creates small unitaries
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County councils raise concern for infrastructure funding under plans to replace section 106
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County councils warn planning changes will see developer “free for all”, call for five-year housing supply policy to be scrapped
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County court does not have jurisdiction to entertain claims for overpaid council tax: Court of Appeal
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County faces judicial review challenge over school transport policy changes and vulnerable pupils
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County faces legal action over planned road closures for cycling event
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County kicks off procurement of £2.25m framework for representation for insurance team
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County leaders urge Government to speed up devolution as report suggests their areas lag behind in foreign investment
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