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Graeme McDonald

Graeme McDonald

Director of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives

Articles by Graeme McDonald

Infrastructure means more than counting cranes

By Graeme McDonald | 25 February 2020

Local government and wider public services have a challenge, says Graeme McDonald. How do we ensu...

Who do public servants owe their loyalty to?

By Graeme McDonald | 15 January 2020

Public servants' role in stewardship of institutions, publicly defining fact and sharing advice, ...

What will Boris do next?

By Graeme McDonald | 17 December 2019

The new Government will need the sector’s help if it is to stand a chance of delivering the party...

We have 'gone backwards in some respects' on diversity

By Graeme McDonald | 29 October 2019

In some respects the diversity of senior management in local government has gone backwards, says ...

We have the power to engage people constructively in local climate emergency solutions

By Graeme McDonald | 23 September 2019

Graeme McDonald says the positive engagement and diversity at a Solace roundtable exploring what ...

Public servants must work together to navigate turbulent times

By Graeme McDonald | 14 August 2019

Graeme McDonald says the uncertain political waters we're in require greater emphasis on the need...

The current standards regime is not fit for purpose

By Graeme McDonald | 02 July 2019

The recommendations within the Committee for Standards in Public Life report on local government ...

Raising the standard

By Graeme McDonald | 25 April 2018

Graeme McDonald questions whether more needs to be done to promote standards and good conduct in ...

Keep your eyes on the financial settlement

By Graeme McDonald | 12 January 2016

Business rate retention, a four-year indicative budget and recognition of spiralling social care ...

Lost in translation?

By Graeme McDonald | 06 October 2015

SOLACE director Graeme McDonald points out how the USA views its councils, the similarities and t...