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Why the Ombudsman is wrong about bin collections

By Louise Round | 06 September 2017

Louise Round explains why she disagrees with last week's Local Government Ombudsman report on bin...

All part of the plan

By Louise Round | 12 July 2017

Doing the rounds of neighbouring councils is vital - if painful - when it comes to completing the...

New ways of working

By Louise Round | 24 May 2017

Louise Round reflects on the nature of accountability and the impact a blame culture might have o...

Riding the local government rollercoaster

By Louise Round | 05 April 2017

The last few months have seen ups and downs in Tandridge DC, writes Louise Round.

Housing is not a game

By Louise Round | 14 February 2017

Louise Round says preparing local plans feels very much like playing a confusing game - only the ...

No part of the public sector is an island

By Louise Round | 06 December 2016

Louise Round explains why the lack of social care funding is an issue for district authorities too.

Districts have a key role to play

By Louise Round | 12 October 2016

Districts want to continue delivering on housing and growth despite serious uncertainties over po...

The importance of partnerships

By Louise Round | 10 August 2016

Councils must remember the importance of relationships in this era of Brexit, Louise Round

Under pressure

By Louise Round | 07 June 2016

Choosing her words carefully ahead of the EU referendum, Louise Round says the number of election...

Cat's out the bag

By Louise Round | 06 April 2016

With councils dealing with wide-ranging issues from fly tipping to feral cats, Louise Round urges...