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John O’Brien

John O’Brien

John O’Brien is chief executive of London Councils

Articles by John O’Brien

The high profile political battle of the spring

By John O’Brien | 28 March 2012

It is the mayoral candidates who will be judged on their ability to deliver says John O'Brien.

How do we define fairness?

By John O’Brien | 21 February 2012

John O'Brien considers the meaning of 'fairness' in local service provision.

Localism is two-edged sword

By John O’Brien | 15 November 2011

It is the clear the localist agenda means a different, more commissioning role for councils says ...

The purpose of our town centres

By John O’Brien | 05 October 2011

The British high street is a construct which is innately part of our national identity, says John...

Continuity regimes in local government

By John O’Brien | 17 August 2011

John O' Brien looks considers how councils can sustain sector-led improvement.

Thinking differently about resources

By John O’Brien | 06 July 2011

John O'Brien looks at how the Local Government Resource Review can help to develop localisation w...

Progess has been made on youth violence

By John O’Brien | 08 April 2011

John O'Brien considers the measures the Serious Youth Violence Board are taking to tackle youth v...