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Ofsted ratings need improvement

By Sam Clayden | 14 June 2017

A children’s services troubleshooter has questioned Ofsted’s rating system, claiming the ‘require...

Sector demands clarity after hung Parliament

By Sam Clayden | 09 June 2017

Local government figures have demanded clarity on the future of public services after Theresa May...

Warwickshire pioneers joint MD appointments

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

Warwickshire CC has become the first county to adopt joint managing director roles to lead the au...

What do local authorities really need from the next Government?

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

Sam Clayden looks beyond the politics and asks sector experts what the new Government – whatever ...

Tackling terror

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

PM talks tough on extremism after terrorist incidents, but local figures slam lack of focus on en...

Government urged to sort out 'messy and muddled' policies

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

The next government needs to provide a ‘strategic direction’ for councils currently operating in ...

May: Authorities must be more robust in stamping out extremism

By Sam Clayden | 05 June 2017

Theresa May has demanded a tougher approach from authorities in eradicating extremism and buildin...

Labour shine the spotlight on public services

By Sam Clayden | 31 May 2017

The Labour party has turned its focus on public services, with leader Jeremy Corbyn berating seve...

'Toxic' Prevent strategy row after terror attack

By Sam Clayden | 30 May 2017

A counter-extremism chief has defended the Government’s Prevent programme amid criticism it is fa...

How a crisis brings out local leadership

By Sam Clayden | 30 May 2017

Recent tragic events across the country have reiterated the importance of local leadership. From ...