Solace

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2019

A hike in borrowing rates for councils was made due to ‘concerns’ over local government spending,...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Time for transformation

By Gavin Jones | 17 October 2019

Chair of Solace Gavin Jones tells local government to reverse public services’ polarity that sees...

WHITEHALL

Solace Summit: President in collaboration call

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2019

A call for collaboration has been made in a speech to the Solace Summit by president Martin Swales.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Close co-operation to aid our communities

By Martin Swales | 15 October 2019

As Solace's annual Summit gets underway in Birmingham this week, president Martin Swales urges lo...

CLIMATE CHANGE

We have the power to engage people constructively in local climate emergency solutions

By Graeme McDonald | 23 September 2019

Graeme McDonald says the positive engagement and diversity at a Solace roundtable exploring what ...

Solace preview: Cohesion – the social glue

By Jo Broadwood | 18 September 2019

How do we create a more integrated society in volatile times? Jo Broadwood outlines what councils...

COUNCILLORS

Solace preview: Evolving our approach to ethics and standards

By Jacqui McKinlay | 18 September 2019

Local government is well-placed to lead the way in evolving and supporting ethical standards to k...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Chief executives will get access to the guidance, knowledge and support they need

By Joanne Roney | 20 August 2019

Joanne Roney says she intends to ensure Solace provides accessible and self-managed development o...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

MHCLG security review after knife attack

By Dan Peters | 16 August 2019

Security will be reviewed across the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG...

WHITEHALL

Public servants must work together to navigate turbulent times

By Graeme McDonald | 14 August 2019

Graeme McDonald says the uncertain political waters we're in require greater emphasis on the need...

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