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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

Diversity matters

By Ann McGauran | 24 October 2018

Ann McGauran reveals the findings of a report that shows England’s local authorities still have s...

A sticking plaster on social care?

By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2018

Health secretary Matt Hancock’s social care cash announcement at the Conservative Party conferenc...

Bradley praises council efforts in 'challenging landscape'

By Ann McGauran | 11 October 2018

Northern Ireland’s secretary of state today emphasised her commitment to restoring devolution and...

Hull City Council leadership praised in peer challenge report

By Ann McGauran | 03 October 2018

Hull City Council has been told it is a ‘hugely ambitious’ organisation with top-quality leadersh...

Hopes rise for Belfast 'City Deal'

By Ann McGauran | 02 October 2018

Belfast has submitted its proposals for a ‘City Deal’ worth more than £1bn to Chancellor Philip H...

Council support for carers 'crucial'

By Ann McGauran | 01 October 2018

Healthwatch UK’s report into social care is a ‘valuable contribution’ to the debate about its imp...

Adult social care is 'single largest problem facing local government' - DCN

By Ann McGauran | 26 September 2018

The adult social care crisis is the ‘single largest problem facing local government services and ...