Articles by James Evison
Concerns raised over Birmingham's funds
By James Evison | 27 March 2013
Concerns raised on the state of Birmingham City Council's finances following an annual audit by a...
Hanham: councils must show the way out of 'silo mentality'
By James Evison | 27 March 2013
Business as usual is not an option and local government can lead radical change applicable across...
Scots housing report seeks improvement
By James Evison | 27 March 2013
Future demand for social housing in Scotland is not being met, according to a new report.
DCLG slams NAO housing report
By James Evison | 27 March 2013
NAO report urging review of New Homes Bonus scheme criticised as unfair by housing minister, Mark...
IfG: civil service reform 'creates tension'
By James Evison | 26 March 2013
A new report has fuelled concern about the impartiality of the civil service under cabinet minist...
High streets hampered by 'incompetent councils', peer claims
By James Evison | 22 March 2013
‘Incompetent’ councils are killing the high street, according to Tory peer and chief of retail st...
Exclusive: Councils demand tax freedom
By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2013
The 'overwhelming' majority of local authorities want the freedom to increase council tax, resear...
Public sector does not earn more than private, says report
By James Evison | 27 February 2013
Comparing public and private sector pay create a false impression, according to new research.
Moodys downgrades five UK councils' credit ratings
By James Evison | 27 February 2013
Five local authorities see their credit ratings downgraded by Moody's, following the agency's dec...
Cornwall chief to leave for New Zealand
By James Evison | 02 January 2013
Reports in New Zealand newspapers suggest Cornwall CC chief executive Kevin Lavery is to leave hi...
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