Let’s hear it for our unsung heroes
The people working within local government are very special indeed, according to Rachael Mills. She pays tribute to the way councils plan for the everyday and prepare for the unexpected.
Opinion
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The stakes are high for the levelling up White Paper
January 17, 2022
The Levelling Up White Paper must seek to broaden and deepen devolution, and provide a framework for it that offers local leaders the power and cash they need to tackle local and regional priorities, says Erica Roscoe.
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Re-thinking digital transformation for the post-pandemic age
January 24, 2022
When it comes to digital strategy, Sean Hale says lessons emerging from COVID, including the changing world of work itself, create new conditions for councils to move into a bright future.
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Devolve to deliver levelling up?
January 24, 2022
Paul McDermott and Julian Jarrett look at how to best secure local involvement and accountability in delivering levelling up.
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Hello 2022
January 19, 2022
Neil Lupin takes a look at what this year brings for the sector, and assesses the immediate future for interims.
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The market for leadership talent in 2022
Sam Ellis and Frazer Thouard look at the landscape for public services over the coming year, and highlight key prioities for organisations, as the sector embarks on a ‘war’ for talent
The road to stability
Tris Dyson says it’s time for Government to lead on innovation, to bolster financial resilience and improve access to jobs – and councils are best-placed to connect services.
There's much for councils to welcome in procurement consultation response
Councils could look at their processes and record keeping to ensure a smooth jump to greater transparency ahead of a new public procurement Bill, says Peter Ware of Browne Jacobson.
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The enriching power of learning for local communities
Alex Thomson looks at how Localis will publish a series of e-publications that offer a range of views on skills funding.
The role of newly elected councillors
Alex Thomson on what newly elected councillors can expect from their new role.
Reality can never match the dream
Local government may have got what it asked for, but the reality is not quite what was hoped for says Heather Jameson.
