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SCRUTINY
When robust scrutiny becomes unfounded abuse
By Michael Burton | 10 August 2021
Michael Burton says surely 'citizen journalists' should accept the same ethical standards as prof...
BUSINESS
Tory council criticised over shopping centre purchase
By William Eichler | 27 July 2021
A Conservative-led Surrey council has been criticised for failing to follow ‘good practice’ durin...
MANAGEMENT
Losing the confidence of members
By Blair McPherson | 09 July 2021
It’s crucial for managers to keep the confidence of members, says Blair McPherson. ‘But the troub...
SCRUTINY
Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals
By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021
Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...
FINANCE
Northants commissioners in 'hubris' warning
By Martin Ford | 04 June 2021
Councils have been warned against falling victim to ‘hubris’ in the same manner as Northamptonshi...
FINANCE
Report shows 'accountability vacuum' in council finances
By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021
A damning report into citizen’s experiences of scrutinising their councils’ finances has claimed ...
SCRUTINY
Liverpool Labour and the wider party should never have let this happen
By Emma Burnell | 06 April 2021
After Max Caller's 'shocking' report on Liverpool City Council, Labour needs to make a case for g...
EDUCATION
Councillors call extraordinary meeting over director secondment
By Martin Ford | 23 March 2021
Councillors in Stockport said they had been ‘treated with contempt’ after a joint director with T...
FINANCE
What can be learnt from the recent Public Interest Reports?
By Paul Dossett | 12 March 2021
Paul Dossett of Grant Thornton UK considers the key lessons for local government that have emerge...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Councils should not 'overly collude' with 'flagellation' on governance
By Ann McGauran | 09 March 2021
Councils should not ‘overly collude’ with the ‘flagellation that sometimes comes from the centre’...
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