Articles by Mark Conrad
London pensions 'at risk' according to institute
By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2012
'Fundamental flaws' in the governance and oversight of London's 34 local authority pension scheme...
Pickles takes action to end 'golden goodbyes'
By Mark Conrad | 09 November 2012
Communities secretary Eric Pickles today warned local government's 'boomerang bosses' that 'the d...
Exclusive: Must do better, Mr Gove
By Jonathan Werran | 08 November 2012
Senior MPs lambast DfE failings on children's care as inquiries expose UK-wide problems.
Real leadership needed to protect youngsters
By Mark Conrad | 08 November 2012
'Who cares about the kids?'Asks the News Editor of The MJ, Mark Conrad.
Funds welcome News Corp shareholder rebellion
By Mark Conrad | 24 October 2012
Local authority pension funds buoyed by the recent shareholder rebellion over News Corp’s board s...
Councils join unions in call to end pay freeze
By Mark Conrad | 24 October 2012
Councils across England and Wales have joined forces with local government trade unions to push f...
WLGA warning over FOI costs
By Mark Conrad | 15 October 2012
Councils in Wales have warned that Whitehall's Freedom of Information Act is putting fresh strain...
Exclusive: DCLG plots UK plc rescue
By Jonathan Werran | 11 October 2012
Ministers are poised to boost the UK's flagging economy by removing a restrictive cap on infrastr...
Parsons defiant despite fourth expenses probe
By Jonathan Werran | 21 September 2012
Former Leicestershire CC leader, Cllr David Parsons, faces a fourth major investigation linked to...
Charity chair backed, despite questions over independence
By Mark Conrad | 12 September 2012
The influential public administration select committee (PASC) has approved the appointment of the...
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