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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman reveals more improvements directed to councils in past year than ever before, while complaints about Education and Children’s Services have highest uphold rate
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Local Government Association adds voice to criticism of proposals to change SEND tribunal procedures
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Local Government Association backs power to suspend councillors but warns it must not be default punishment
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Local Government Association calls for measures in Online Safety Bill to tackle low level abuse of councillors
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Local Government Association calls for positive debates ahead of May elections, amid concerns over intimidation and toxic discourse
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Local Government Association calls for reforms to Right to Buy amid continued net loss of homes
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Local Government Association consults on Model Member Code of Conduct
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Local Government Association criticises Government review of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods policies
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Local Government Association issues guide for councillors on protection against intimidation
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Local Government Association issues supporting guidance for Model Code of Conduct
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Local Government Association raises concerns over Illegal Migration Bill, highlights conflict with Children Act 1989
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Local Government Association renews calls for inclusion of public health as licensing objective
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Local Government Association to host focus groups ahead of remote meetings consultation
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Local government associations from across UK highlight importance of civility in public life amid rise in threats and abuse
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Local government audit backlog in England blamed as spending watchdog disclaims government accounts for first time
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Local government complaints to Ombudsman rose 3.5% in 2017-18
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Local government groups issue model motion for councils to show support for choice to hold remote and hybrid meetings
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Local Government Lawyer and Air Quality News launch new Clean Air Event
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Local government lawyer salaries rise 3% but senior pay rises sharply
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Local government lawyer salaries up just 3% as number of vacancies rockets
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