Innovation

By Laura Sharman | 04 January 2018

A think-tank has warned that a radical cultural shift is needed in local government rather than a...

BUSINESS

Council defends end of broadband business

By Dan Peters | 04 January 2018

Aylesbury Vale DC has defended its decision to sell the assets of its fibre broadband business le...

Should public services be taking risks to innovate?

By Dan Corry | 31 October 2017

Dan Corry argues local authorities and other public bodies should learn from the lessons of innov...

FINANCE

Even in difficult times, we need to encourage innovation in social care

By Ewan King | 16 October 2017

Despite the current financial pressures, Ewan King argues innovation is needed now more than ever.

LEGAL

Putting together a workable business plan

By Rebecca Hazeldine | 23 August 2017

Rebecca Hazeldine outlines the key components in translating objectives and funding strategies in...

INNOVATION

Experiment and innovate to deliver better services, for less

By Rob Ashelford | 10 August 2017

As Nesta announces the eight Welsh organisations to receive funding from a £5m programme to accel...

SOCIAL CARE

Putting people first

By Steve Reed | 21 July 2017

Both national and local government must seize opportunities to build new partnerships that tackle...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Edinburgh gets £1.1bn City Deal

By Laura Sharman | 21 July 2017

A £1.1bn City Deal for Edinburgh and south-east Scotland was signed yesterday.

FINANCE

Councils are plugging the gap

By Paul O'Brien | 12 July 2017

There are some who criticise local government for being bureaucratic and lacking in creativity. I...

HEALTH

Ministers accused of ducking pollution issue

By Chris Ames | 15 June 2017

Council and professional bodies have accused ministers of passing responsibility for tackling ill...

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