Articles by Mark Conrad
First ever 'tri-borough' director announced
By Mark Conrad | 22 July 2011
Three London boroughs experimenting with joint management initiatives have appointed a tri-boroug...
Questions raised over Pickles' business rates plans
By Mark Conrad | 22 July 2011
As Eric Pickles unveils plans to localise the business rate, questions are raised over future win...
Exclusive: Invest to save 'is Big Society key'
By Mark Conrad | 21 July 2011
Politicians and public bodies are making a big ‘mistake’ by not investing in third sector capacit...
'easyCouncil' executive to take on reform role
By Mark Conrad | 21 July 2011
One of the masterminds of local government’s ‘easyCouncil’ initiative has been appointed to lead ...
HCA seeks senior recruits
By Mark Conrad | 19 July 2011
The Homes and Communities Agency is seeking senior recruits for its regulation committee.
Ministers poised to devolve control of business rates
By Mark Conrad | 18 July 2011
Local government ministers are expected to publish their review of local government finances late...
Cost fears emerge over Cameron public services reform plans
By Mark Conrad | 14 July 2011
Coalition plans to open up public service markets to a wider variety of providers have failed to ...
Devolved council finance systems 'must have consensus'
By Mark Conrad | 13 July 2011
Plans for a new local government finance system must garner support across the political spectrum...
Unison outlines alternative to Shropshire cuts
By Mark Conrad | 12 July 2011
Unison has urged Shropshire CC not to proceed with plans to sack 6,500 staff and re-hire them wit...
Southampton dispute reaches contract 'D-Day'
By Mark Conrad | 11 July 2011
Southampton's deadline for new employee terms and conditions appear to have been snubbed by hundr...
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