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Government proposes to streamline “fragmented” local audit system with creation of national body
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Government publishes ‘outsourcing playbook’ to deliver better public services
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Government publishes adult social care white paper, says reforms to be based on Care Act 2014
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Government publishes Brexit and local government response
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Government publishes Coronavirus Bill
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Government publishes findings of Hewitt Review of integrated care systems
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Government publishes first kinship care strategy but charity warns plan falls “disappointingly short” on six tests
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Government publishes guidance for local authorities on tackling rogue landlords
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Government publishes new guidance on the disposal of public sector land
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Government publishes outline of radical changes to planning system
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Government publishes position on state aid in event of ‘no deal’ Brexit
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Government publishes revised guidance aimed at simplifying advice on Community Infrastructure Levy regime
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Government publishes scrutiny protocol for English institutions with devolved powers
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Government publishes updated version of The Consultancy Playbook
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Government publishes White Paper on reforming Mental Health Act
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Government rebuffs Committee’s recommendations for increased FOI transparency
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Government reforms to Mental Health Act to include introduction of statutory care and treatment plans and end to “inappropriate detention” of autistic people
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Government refreshes guidance on mayoral development corporations
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Government refuses council request for public inquiry into financial failures
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Government rejects calls to legislate new burdens doctrine and devolve full control of council tax
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