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Carolyn Downs

Carolyn Downs

Carolyn Downs is chief executive Brent LBC and former chief executive of the Local Government Association

Articles by Carolyn Downs

Showing our true colours in Brent

By Carolyn Downs | 04 February 2020

Chief executive Carolyn Downs says that in setting aside a 'modest amount of money' for a rainbow...

Taking on the climate emergency starts with community

By Carolyn Downs | 08 November 2019

Brent is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, ‘but to drive meaningful change we must also bring...

PluggedIn by Carolyn Downs

By Carolyn Downs | 03 June 2014

LGA chief executive says the sector needs to tell a better story so the public understands the be...

PluggedIN - Carolyn Downs

By Carolyn Downs | 26 February 2014

LGA chief executive writes on how councils should step up in responding to the housing crisis.

Plugged In: We are reaching a tipping point

By Carolyn Downs | 18 December 2013

Over the course of 2013 I have travelled the length and breadth of the country talking and listen...

PluggedIN: Carolyn Downs

By Carolyn Downs | 06 November 2013

LGA chief executive explains Smith Square's Autumn Submission and importance of new money to fund...

PluggedIN: Carolyn Downs

By Carolyn Downs | 26 September 2013

Welfare ministers must give councils sufficient resources to meet projected increase in demand fo...

PluggedIN Carolyn Downs

By Carolyn Downs | 06 August 2013

LGA chief executive outlines the benefits of better integrating children's health and care services.

Communications breakdown

By Carolyn Downs | 15 May 2013

Public services are going through a period of great change, residents need to know what is going ...

Protecting public services

By Carolyn Downs | 11 April 2013

Significant cuts to council budgets will mean the most efficient public services will deteriorate...