City seeks to aid democracy for Burmese (The Scotsman)
City seeks to aid democracy for Burmese (The Scotsman)
COUNCIL officials are to investigate ways in which the city can assist the people of Burma who are pressing for the restoration of democracy in their country.
News from the council (Hastings Today)
Hastings Borough Council will act “reasonably quickly” to prevent anti-social driving at Rock-a-Nore -but it is tied by county council procedure. (25/10/2007 11:52:30)
Capital set to be branded Scotland’s first ’science city’ (The Scotsman)
EDINBURGH is set to be branded as a “science city” to attract investment and jobs to the Capital. The council is aiming to promote the area’s scientific research in the hope that Edinburgh will become synonymous around the world with innovation.
Job vacancy: Surrey County Council - Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Property Group (PublicTechnology.net)
This position requires someone to draft and review contracts for a broad spectrum of Council Services. You will advise on, negotiate and review contract terms and advise on procurement rules and applicable legislation to ensure that we enter into agreements which fully meet our aims and objectives.
Council s property arm lifts profits to 2.8m (The Herald)
Edinburgh City Council’s property development arm, the EDI Group, recorded a pre-tax profit of 2.8m for the year ended 31 December 2006, according to accounts posted with Companies House yesterday.
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