A change of direction

By Léonie Cowen | 08 June 2021

Léonie Cowen says there is a better model for the procurement of placements for looked after chil...

Tackling COVID's hit on leisure

By Léonie Cowen | 28 April 2021

Léonie Cowen takes a look at the commercial and legal issues COVID-19 has caused for local author...

An alternative commissioning model

By Andrew Rome | 31 January 2018

High cost residential care for children is a major source of financial difficulties for local aut...

Business rate changes could damage local charities

By Léonie Cowen | 28 February 2012

Plans for localising the business rate from next year could hit charities warns Léonie Cowen.