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Local Authority Circulars 2008-2011 (24)
These local authority circulars relate to the financial years 2008-2011. They provide information relating to local authority funding arrangements over the period including, where relevant, details of specific grant conditions. Circulars may also give details of new policy requirements and guidance.
Local Authority Circulars 2002- 2008 (40)
These circulars relate to the financial years up to and including 2007-08. They provide information relating to local authority funding over this period including details of any specific grant conditions and audit requirements. Circulars may also advise of changes to policy requirements. Details of children's services grants for the period 2008-09 and beyond can be found on the 'Local Authority Circulars 2008-11' web-page.
Local Authority Social Services Letters (11)
These send out information, which may sometimes need short-term action. They are addressed to local authority Chief Executives, and copied to other Chief Officers.
A monthly newsletter keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and developments for local authorities.
The weekly update email sent to DCSs and cc'd to Chief Executives.
A quarterly communication to LA Chief Executives.
Red LA Emails are sent to DCSs and/or Chief Executives when the information is urgent but falls within periods between the sending of the weekly LA Email.


