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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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