Articles by Laura Sharman
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...
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