en-gb15198This short document provides aandnbsp;briefing on the main elements in Budget 2012 which affect the public and local authority sector.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:47:00 GMT14780briefing notes on local support for council tax and business rates retentionWed, 21 Dec 2011 08:01:00 GMT14401Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:18:00 GMT14094and#65279;and#65279;and#65279;September 2011 Revenues Preview WebinarMon, 1 Aug 2011 10:22:00 GMT13779This paper reviews the work of CBRS on Universal CreditWed, 8 Jun 2011 14:41:00 GMT13480This first issue of CIPFA Networks News, CIPFA Networks' quarterly magazine brings together analysis and comment from our expert advisers on a wide range of current public service topics.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:53:00 GMT13084To make provision about the functions and procedures of local and certain other authorities; to make provision about the functions of the Local Commission for Administration in England; to enable the recovery of financial sanctions imposed by the Court of Justice of the European Union on the United Kingdom from local and public authorities; to make provision about local government finance; to make provision about town and country planning, the Community Infrastructure Levy and the authorisation of nationally significant infrastructure projects; to make provision about social and other housing; to make provision about regeneration in London; and for connected purposes. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:57:00 GMT10743The requirement to attend has been replaced by a requirement to undertake a course. This will make many moreandnbsp;students eligible for discount, particularly those studying by electornic or distance learning means.Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:53:00 GMT10742Through this consultation the Department for Work and Pensions seeks views on reforms to the benefits and Tax Credits system, including the idea of a single integrated Universal Credit.Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:50:00 GMT10295The Government is changing legislation to provide aandnbsp;cancellation of billsandnbsp;for some ratepayers...Thu, 27 May 2010 16:31:00 GMT10210The Work and Pensions Secretary is Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MPMinister of State andndash; Chris Grayling MPFri, 14 May 2010 09:45:00 GMT10000The Work and Pensions Select Committeeandnbsp;has released its Report, Local Housing Allowance.Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:15:00 GMT9518The Local Government Association reacted angrily to Stop, start, save, a report published on January 7 by consultancy firm Deloitte, which said councils had been andlsquo;incapableandrsquo; of generating the level of savings from sharing seen in the private sector.Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:21:00 GMT9384On 22 December 2009, the Audit Commission published detailed findings of how the recession has affected benefits services.The report describes key issues and some of the strategies councils are using to lessen the impact of the downturn.Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:35:00 GMT9381Today we introduce our new web site.Cleaner, brighter and easier to follow, we hope that you find it an improvement on the previous version.We are particularly keen to encourage members to use the Discussion Forum to which you can find a link in the subscribers' area.Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:52:00 GMT9367Essex Countyandnbsp;Council has signed a deal with IBM worth up to andpound;5.4 billion to manage and provide public services in the Countyandnbsp;Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:14:00 GMT9360Councils should offer tax incentives to encourage local businesses to invest in their area, avoiding a surge in andlsquo;ghost townsandrsquo;, according to a think-tank.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:19:00 GMT9271In Council Tax Information letter Number One of 2009, DCLG told us that, on 2 July The government Department formerly known as BERR published a white paper...Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:19:00 GMT