Councils 'providing good service'
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Most councils in England are giving a good and improving service to local people, the Audit Commission says.
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Council tax rebates could be used to encourage households to go green, a think tank claims.
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By Mike Ekey, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Sep. 16--Residents want protection from unwanted development. City Hall wants options that will keep growth alive.   But both sides recognized the importance of maintaining high standards in the Cedar Creek neighborhood.
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Ministers say attempts to stop drug users from re-offending through treatment are proving successful.
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Employers are urged to help improve the basic skills of the workforce by the government.
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The NHS should focus more on customer service to improve performance and staff morale, says a report.
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Movin' on up A European Commission report says the UK's online services show a marked improvement since last year.â¦
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The majority of people in England are satisfied with the opening hours of their local surgeries, according to a major survey.
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TUC delegates back coordinated industrial action.
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By Nick Jackson  If you have a burning passion to protect the environment and appreciate that some of the best work in this respect is done on a local level, then volunteering for your council or a governmental agency could kickstart a rewarding career.
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Improved safety and lobbying can lead to improved performance.
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Patients are to be asked their views on NHS treatment in Scotland in a bid to improve services.
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By Daniel D'Ambrosio, Waterbury Republican-American, Conn.  Sep. 7--MIDDLEBURY -- The Board of Selectmen has endorsed a new ordinance  that would require land use applicants to pay for consultants hired by the  town to evaluate their projects.
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CHATTERIS, England - An egalitarian vicar has left a group of civic dignitaries sitting on their, well, dignity.  Pam Potts, chair of Fenland District Council in central England, requested three dozen seats to be reserved at the front of St. Peter and St.
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Members of the local Salvation Army Service Unit want to make our community aware of what the Salvation Army does in our community.
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Almost three quarters of small businesses say the government could do more to help them, a survey finds.
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Doing voluntary work makes the whole community feel better, says a new survey.