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John Tizard is an advisor and commentator on public policy and public services

Local authority leaders should foster and develop strong relations with the local voluntary and c...

Full of festive goodwill to all local authorities, John Tizard outlines his Christmas wishes coun...

Schools form a crucial part of local services and are at the heart of the economic growth agenda ...

The voluntary and community sector and local government need each other now more than ever, says ...

Local government and the local voluntary and community sector need each other more than ever, say...

Optimism is absolutely essential even in a period of uncertainty and challenge. Stop talking the ...

John Tizard argues the case for grants in the voluntary and community sector and how, used judici...

Davy Jones and John Tizard argue that there is a democratic deficit at the heart of the devolutio...

With further and deeper cuts ahead, John Tizard says it's time for local government to start show...

The Government is intent on local authorities outsourcing more but there are alternative ways to ...