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News and views from the Local Government Association “Council finances are on a knife-edge and the old way of doing things – including the way we care for our elderly population – just won’t work anymore.” Sir Merrick Cockell, LGA Chairman, p3

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P8 Conference preview

Local government is stronger, more confident and more respected

P10 Ambitious for children Councils have a key role to play in the lives of children and young people, from the early years to age 25 and beyond P12 Efficient care

P14 Parliament Fortnightly Issue 570 5 July 2014

Lobbying on the Infrastructure and Serious Crime Bills

Strong political leadership is a key factor in delivering savings in adult social care


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