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John O’Brien

John O’Brien

John O’Brien is chief executive of London Councils

Articles by John O’Brien

London's mayoral quandary

By John O’Brien | 03 May 2016

John O'Brien says the result of London's mayoral election will be hugely significant for the rel...

Helping each other to be the best

By John O’Brien | 15 March 2016

Chief executive of London Councils, John O’Brien on a move to a strengthened system of corporate ...

Seize the day

By John O’Brien | 28 January 2016

John O'Brien argues why the time is right for central and local government to unite and reform tax

Securing sector-led improvement

By John O’Brien | 18 November 2014

The LGA’s range of peer-based challenge and support is vital, and local government's committed ad...

PluggedIn by John O'Brien

By John O’Brien | 18 June 2014

London Councils chief executive on local government's pivotal role in reducing youth violence.

Let's make a deal

By John O’Brien | 09 April 2014

Councils have found common ground in identifying fiscal autonomy and a focus on integration as th...

PluggedIN: John O'Brien

By John O’Brien | 22 January 2014

Local Government Pension Scheme is an opportunity for London boroughs to focus on cost-cutting an...

PluggedIN: John O'Brien

By John O’Brien | 19 November 2013

London Councils chief executive reflects on a year of adapting to new public health responsibilit...

PluggedIN: John O'Brien

By John O’Brien | 09 October 2013

London Councils chief executive argues focus on cash, consent and capacity could solve capital's ...

PluggedIN: John O'Brien

By John O’Brien | 11 July 2013

London Councils chief executive on why local government should be confident about advancing ideas.