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Alex Thomson

Alex Thomson

Alex Thomson is former chief executive of local government think tank Localis

Articles by Alex Thomson

Regeneration in a time of austerity

By Alex Thomson | 08 February 2012

Alex Thomson says local government needs to rethink its approach to infrastructure investment.

Disposing of rubbish after Christmas

By Alex Thomson | 14 December 2011

It's time to take the rubbish out of the Christmas break says Alex Thomson.

Engaging ways to enhance healthcare

By Alex Thomson | 06 December 2011

Alex Thomson explains how the Kent Health Commission demonstrates how latest health reforms can b...

Planning at neighbourhood level

By Alex Thomson | 02 November 2011

Alex Thomson reports on his think-tank's report into involving neighbourhoods in local planning ...

Making Big Society work in Surrey

By Alex Thomson | 18 October 2011

Surrey has a vibrant and active third sector or 'civil society' which is helping deliver Big Soci...

Time to get serious about localism

By Alex Thomson | 06 September 2011

Skills, criminal justice and health, as well as work and pensions, are all areas in which council...

Retaining business rates

By Alex Thomson | 04 August 2011

Alex Thomson looks at how the retention of local government business rates will impact on councils.

How to innovate...

By Alex Thomson | 22 June 2011

Alex Thomson looks at how local authorities can innovate at a time of austerity.

Time to take real pride in your community

By Alex Thomson | 26 May 2011

Government austerity means its time to analyse the devlivery of waste management and street clean...

Plugged In

By Alex Thomson | 04 April 2011

Alex Thomson looks at the importance of parish councils for local government.