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LGA concern over funding for enforcement as research suggests 60% of retailers in some areas breaking law on knife sales
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LGA concern over metrics to be used by Government in deciding whether to intervene in councils
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LGA Conference: calls for improved communication between Home Office and councils over asylum seekers
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LGA consults on amendments to guidelines on referrals of homeless applicants
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LGA consults on draft procurement pledge for local authorities
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LGA demands end to laws requiring councils to advertise statutory notices
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LGA demands greater Audit Commission rebate for councils
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LGA demands more time as National Trust savages government planning reforms
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LGA demands more time as National Trust savages government planning reforms
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LGA demands review of care system funding as cases soar
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LGA Executive approves work towards municipal bond agency
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LGA Executive approves work towards municipal bond agency
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LGA Executive approves work towards municipal bond agency
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LGA Executive approves work towards municipal bond agency
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LGA expresses “serious reservations” about Government approaches to national scheme of delegation for decision-making in planning system
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LGA expresses concern that Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill does not make education system a statutory safeguarding partner
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LGA expresses concerns that proposed amendments will weaken Renters Reform Bill and delay ‘no fault’ evictions ban
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LGA fears Treasury "interference" could scupper new housing
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LGA hails Government agreement on consultation arrangements post-Brexit
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LGA hails government climbdown over proposals to pass on EU fines
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