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Council expenses system much fairer than Parliament's
Economic Development
Parliament would do well to follow standards set in monitoring councillors鈥 allowances, says Chris Game.
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Stoford drives the low-carbon office revolution
Manufacturing
A stunning new 拢60 million operations centre for Severn Trent Water in Coventry provides a shining example of how Birmingham-based Stoford Developments is leading the sustainable revolution in the office market.
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Councils told to work together for more independence
Economic Development
Councils in the West Midlands must share money and 鈥渟overeignty鈥 in order to receive more freedom from Whitehall, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has told civic leaders.
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Eco-town opponents fail to see benefits, says Blears
Economic Development
Opponents of "eco-towns" with up to 20,000 new homes should focus on opportunities rather than threats to their environment, Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears insisted.
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Searching for the truth over fluoridation
Economic Development
Chris Game, of the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham, asks if the issues of fluoride in the water supply are really as clear-cut as they appear.
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Midland councils spend 拢45million on PR
Economic Development
Local government "spin" shows no sign of slowing, with West Midlands councils spending 拢45 million a year on communications and publicising themselves - according to a new survey.
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Britain's historic buildings 'at risk'
London 2012 Olympics
Britain's historic buildings are at risk unless the Government provides far more support and funding, MPs have warned.
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Supporters of regional assemblies are still here
Economic Development
Everyone seems to agree local government needs reform if it is to deliver decent housing, an effective transport system and a strong economy.
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Jim Moray says there is no folk 'revival'
Retail & Consumer
Simon Harper gets the lowdown on the new folk revival
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拢67m i54 Business Park could create up to 6,000 jobs
Economic Development
Advantage West Midlands has finalised plans for its flagship 拢67 million i54 development near Wolverhampton
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JCB family feud with founder's lover is settled
Economic Development
A dispute involving the family of the founder of JCB and his secretary lover has been settled.
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Phone mogul John Caudwell tops Midlands rich list
Economic Development
Mobile phone entrepreneur John Caudwell has retained his place as the richest person in the West Midlands with a fortune worth almost as much as the combined wealth of his two nearest rivals, according to the new Sunday Times Rich List.
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