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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 contracts and the ultra vires doctrine
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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 lawyers and democratic services officers criticise lack of government response to call for evidence on remote meetings
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Local government litigation solicitor handed judicial post
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Local Government Minister “pleased” by governance improvements at Croydon
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Local Government Minister asks council to end four-day working week trial
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