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Think tank calls for revolution of public services

By Laura Sharman | 23 April 2013

According to a new report from the Policy Exchange, vested interests at the top of trade unions ...

New leader elected at Harrow Council

By Laura Sharman | 19 April 2013

Cllr David Perry has been given the top post at Harrow Council following a leadership election.

Local government accused of being a 'One Party State'

By Laura Sharman | 18 April 2013

Nearly 20 million people live in the local government equivalent of 'One Party States', according...

Planning reforms put Localism at risk, report finds

By Laura Sharman | 15 April 2013

LGiU and National Trust produce research suggesting NPPF is centralising the planning system.

Public sector directors shunning pay rises and bonuses, survey finds

By Laura Sharman | 12 April 2013

Average pay for public sector directors increased by a mere 1.3% last year, while executives pay ...

GMB investigates 'exploitation of social housing stock'

By Laura Sharman | 12 April 2013

Investigation by trade union GMB has found, nearly 40% of ex-council homes in Wandsworth are now ...

Drive to appoint more female board members is stagnating

By Laura Sharman | 10 April 2013

Local government has more female representation at senior level than Britain's FTSE 100 companies...

Caerphilly recommends against social services merger with Blaenau Gwent

By Laura Sharman | 10 April 2013

Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided against merging its social services provision with ...

Council leaders concerned about future of public services, finds survey

By Laura Sharman | 10 April 2013

Latest survey by Ipsos MORI shows nearly three-quarters of local government leaders put funding a...

New senior team for Cheshire East

By Laura Sharman | 09 April 2013

Cheshire East Council has announced ten new senior appointments to replace its previous managemen...