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Ann McGauran

Ann McGauran

Journalist and content editor with 20+ years specialising in public policy. Still learning.

Articles by Ann McGauran

SEND's overriding problem

By Ann McGauran | 18 February 2025

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy sets out a plan to tr...

Worcester City sets out preferred unitary plan

By Ann McGauran | 17 February 2025

The Government must give a South Worcestershire unitary council ‘serious consideration’, accordin...

CIPFA sets out five principles to fix SEND failures

By Ann McGauran | 14 February 2025

The Government has the chance to turn round a failing SEND system by applying five principles for...

The reality of growth

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2025

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward talks to Ann McGauran about her hopes for the region’s Inclusive ...

Progressing with May election is 'massive distraction'

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025

The Government’s decision not to let Derbyshire CC postpone its May election will result in ‘a m...

Leicestershire pledges to work with stakeholders on reorganisation

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025

Leicestershire CC has confirmed it will press on with drawing up more detailed plans for reorgani...

The collaboration imperative of AI

By Ann McGauran | 29 January 2025

Hillingdon LBC is committed to delivering innovative digital strategies to transform services. Ma...

Worcestershire district backs case for one unitary

By Ann McGauran | 17 January 2025

A district council leader has written to local government minister Jim McMahon backing Worcesters...

Goodbye to all that

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

Ann McGauran and Martin Ford take a look back at the highs and lows of a pacy and action-packed y...

State will operate 'more like a start-up'

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2024

The launch of a £100m fund to pioneer public sector reform and deliver the Government’s Plan for ...