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New Year: Opportunities for Councils in 2009

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The LGiU Chief Executive takes a positive approach to the year ahead

According to Andy Sawford, Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit, despite the financial gloom, 2009 is set to be a year of great opportunity for Local Government when public services will be in more demand than ever. Talking to the Local Government Channel's Sam Hughes, he explains why and calls for a shift in the balance of power from central to local government.

 

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