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Councils warn that costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by almost £2bn by 2025

Councils warn that costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by almost £2bn by 2025

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Decision on local government re-organisation in Buckinghamshire: CCN response

Decision on local government re-organisation in Buckinghamshire: CCN response

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'Unfair' council funding holding back social mobility in rural counties, MPs warn

'Unfair' council funding holding back social mobility in rural counties, MPs warn

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Budget 2018: CCN response

Budget 2018: CCN response

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Mobile UK blog: Councils have a crucial role to play in extending mobile connectivity

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Azeus Convene UK Blog: Three business reasons to kickstart your sustainable goals

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Tribute to Cllr Ian Stewart

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CCN in the media: September 2018

CCN in the media: September 2018

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