Nov
2009
Articles from 27th Nov 2009
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Birmingham social workers average five weeks sick leave every year
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Stressed Birmingham social workers are at breaking point and signing-off sick for an average of five weeks a year, a senior council manager has admitted. Read
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Residents warned of above-inflation council tax rises
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Ministers have warned residents to expect above-inflation council tax increases, as they announced the annual round of grants for local authorities. Read
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Birmingham's International Dance Festival returns in 2010
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
The second International Dance Festival Birmingham will take place in the city in April and May 2010. Read
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Ed Balls calls on schools to tighten their belts
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has called on schools and local authorities to be more efficient in order to maintain future frontline services. Read
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Midland TA soldiers speak of battle fears as they receive medals
Nov 27 2009 | West Midlands News
A Territorial Army Colour Sergeant from Sutton Coldfield has spoken of how he feared he might never see his baby after he was given a campaign medal by the Prince of Wales over service in Afghanistan. Read
