Clear and present danger

By Derek Allen | 03 April 2024

Public protection services have enormous benefits for communities – but they are in crisis. Derek...

When an Inspector Calls

By Derek Allen | 05 February 2014

Former LACORS executive director Derek Allen recognises the lobbying successes made on trading st...

Trading standards - protecting consumers and supporting businesses

By Derek Allen | 19 February 2013

As the media works itself into a furore over the horsemeat scandal, Derek Allen looks at the valu...

Moving into a brave new world

By Derek Allen | 04 December 2012

Recently-retired Derek Allen has some sage advice for those long-standing employees who are consi...

Cutting red tape to boost growth

By Derek Allen | 16 October 2012

Derek Allen explains how the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership has created a sc...

Do you need to reinvent yourself?

By Derek Allen | 11 January 2012

What happens to a public sector employee who is out of a job? Derek Allen gives some advice about...