When the newly established Local Involvement Networks identify concerns about local health or social care services, they refer the issues to the scrutiny committee of the local council. Consultations on the management the new Networks has revealed worries about a potential conflict of interest that may result form this arrangement.

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OGCbuying.solutions, an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, has secured a deal with Hewlett Packard that allows public bodies to buy a range of commonly purchased print devices at discounts ranging up to 50%.

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Communities and Local Government have published an update on the new infrastructure levy which has been designed to give local authorities extra resources to invest in vital infrastructure facilities, and to give developers greater certainty about their role and contribution.

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