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Sponsored article: You've got to hand it to themCommunities can gain many benefits from the voluntary work of local groups and residents. But are councils making the most of this valuable resource? 13 March 2012
Sponsored article: Are you suffering from spreadsheet dependency?As the cuts deepen, local authority finance teams need to be sure that they have quick access to vital budget information. Too many depend on spreadsheets for this, says Dean Dickinson 13 March 2012
Sponsored article: Right up our streetHousing associations need to borrow billions of pounds to finance new and existing homes. As banks stop lending, public investors should step in 01 March 2012