John Ransford
Five principles to picking social care back up
The MJ has launched a Care Commission to consider the policy failures of social care. Matthew Taylor and John Ransford outline some of the thinking so far.
Jan's light shines more brightly than ever
A memorial supper for the late Jan Parkinson, former managing director of Local Government Employers, has been held in London.
Obituary: Jan Parkinson
Jan Parkinson was full of life, vitality and conviction.
The future of social care: People not programme
There is now a positive response to Dilnot's recommendations on limiting personal liabilities for the costs of care, says John Ransford.
Taking care of a growing reality
It is time for the Government to finally confront how care for the elderly is to be be provided for Britain's ageing population, says John Ransford.
The gradual transition of local government
John Ransford reflects upon the changes that have taken place during the forty years he has worked within local government.
Get the balance right
John Ransford believes there is a key requirement for constitutional settlement between local and national government.
Plugged In
John Ransford looks at how devolution in Scotland and Wales has had an impact on national and local arrangements.