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Round-Up: A week in Local Government, 9th April
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We take a look at some of the major stories affecting communities around the country
Our reporter Sam Hughes takes a look at some of the stories which have been making the headlines in the past few days: the higher than expected UK deficit, why council leaders are calling on Government to reconsider some proposed Eco-Towns and local government has a Twitter.
To see the full IFS briefing note, “Budget 2009: tightening the squeeze?” click here...
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Libraries/History
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Improving and Promoting Library Services
Scottish Library and Information Council -
You can't judge a book by its cover
CLG Living Libraries -
Reputation: Public perception of local government
We find out what councils are doing to improve their reputations -
Gill Boyce
Mobile Library Assistant, Devon County Council -
Funding for Heritage-led Regeneration
Heritage Lottery Fund
Whats New
Live Twitter Feed
- Congratulations! RT @LewishamCouncil: Results just in. New Young Mayor of Lewisham is Kieran Lang. Dep Young Mayor is Chezney Speed-Skyers.
- Great model for collaboration at #solacesummit in Edinburgh this week. Read the Communique at http://t.co/pK0iBY13
- Watch how the debate unfolded at this week's Solace Summit 2011 on SolaceTV by WebsEdge_Gov http://t.co/MqSc1Vgz
- I uploaded a YouTube video -- John Ransford: the problem with directly elected mayors http://youtu.be/Od_eZd0amRM?a
