City chiefs vow to fork out 1m
City chiefs vow to fork out 1m
OXFORD City Council has pledged to fork out extra money on education and youth services in a budget which sets out 1m of new spending.
Council gets ready for strikes over pensions
Norfolk County Council insisted it will be ready on Wednesday when teachers, care staff, and government workers stage a mass walkout.
Council could cap redundancy pay
Southampton City Council is planning to cap redundancy payouts as part of its bid to save 54m in three years.
Cumbria County Council joins fight for fairer fares
CUMBRIA County Council has joined a campaign to provide more equal funding for concessionary bus fares.
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