Local Government Chronicle is the leading weekly magazine for every level of local government management helping you keep one step ahead.

Keeping up with government policy and its impact on local government is crucial in these challenging times. LGC is packed with news and analysis to help you work more effectively. Not only are all the key issues of the week covered, but helpful examples of best practice are given as well. From finance to housing, regeneration to the environment, education to social services and jobs to careers, LGC is an essential source of information.

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Simply contact the print subscription customer services team and they will check we have your correct address details and arrange for a replacement copy to be sent to you.

Simply contact our print subscription customer services team and they will arrange for a replacement copy to be sent to you.

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If you want to cancel your subscription within this Initial Period you must send us the signed ‘Subscription Cancellation Form’ back by email: emapb@subscription.co.uk or by post: EMAP Publishing Ltd, c/o Tower House, Lathkill Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9EF, UK.

Upon subscription renewal or where a minimum term of 12 months is advertised, cancellations are not permitted and we will not issue a refund.

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