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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Service failure is now 'distinct possibility,' warns report

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2015

A council could move into special measures on financial grounds for the first time within the nex...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Focus on economic growth 'de-railing' devolution

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank.

FINANCE

Going backwards to go forwards

By Tom Stannard | 03 December 2015

‘Backcasting from the future’ is now the way ahead for local regeneration says Tom Stannard

FINANCE

Children's services leader 'not reassured' by Spending Review

By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015

The president of a children's services leadership organisation has expressed concerns over the 'd...

HEALTH

Council bosses must 'lead the escape' on health

By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015

The Leeds City Council boss has insisted local government must ‘lead the escape’ after a NHS lead...

FINANCE

Devolution could 'distract' from public sector reform

By Dan Peters | 26 November 2015

Devolution could distract local government from pushing ahead with public sector reform, a counci...

FINANCE

Call for devolution rivalry to end

By Sam Clayden | 26 November 2015

Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has admitted there had been competition over devolution ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Alexander welcomes 'new age of municipal responsibility'

By Dan Peters | 26 November 2015

Former chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has welcomed the ushering in of a ‘new a...

FINANCE

Capital concerns from the Spending Review

By Richard Brown | 26 November 2015

Richard Brown examines how the Spending Review will impact on London boroughs

FINANCE

Whole-system transformation

By Cllr Keith Cunliffe | 25 November 2015

Cllr Keith Cunliffe explains how Wigan MBC is transforming lives – and cutting costs.

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Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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