Local government

Firm linked to council commissioner wins contract

Council wants maximum tax rise in final budget

UK councils' benefits pages push credit card ads

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Children's services 'worst, yet most expensive'

'A quiet reminder of people gone but not forgotten'

Councils 'need extra £1bn' to prevent further cuts

Children's services ordered to improve again

Scrapping cash-crisis council 'saves £85m a year'

Housing benefit errors 'making families homeless'

Swansea council 'facing £18m funding shortfall'

Diverse councils 'deliver better public services'

Youth club closures lead to drug and crime fears

Councillor calls for babysitting allowance