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FINANCE
Solace Summit: Treasury concerns prompted borrowing rates hike
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
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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