Transformation

By Jonathan Werran | 24 November 2014

When Southend-on-Sea decided to use behavioural science to change people’s transport habits, it p...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Future Cities – creating better local services

By Helen Nicol | 24 November 2014

The Public Service Transformation Network is holding an event this week, called ‘Future Cities’, ...

WHITEHALL

Let councils write their own job specs

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2014

Central government needs to massively scale back on statutory duties and give councils the chance...

FINANCE

Public service mutuals: a work in progress

By Kristian Scholfield | 14 November 2014

Francis Maude's dream of one million public sector staff working in John Lewis-style employee-led...

Vale of Glamorgan seeks Bridgend merger

By Jonathan Werran | 13 November 2014

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is advocating a merger with Bridgend ahead of a 28 November deadlin...

HEALTH

Playing it safe?

By Dan Peters | 12 November 2014

Dan Peters reports from a recent round table in which chief executives weighed up the biggest imp...

FINANCE

The collaboration game

By Garath Symonds | 11 November 2014

Surrey CC managed to secure major improvements in services for young people despite slashing expe...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Future-proofing

By Jeremy Cooper | 11 November 2014

Jeremy Cooper says an opportunity to transform the future of local government is being missed, an...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Derby day winners

By Jonathan Werran | 27 October 2014

Derby City Council scooped the awards for senior management team of the year and workforce transf...

SOLACE

Step up to redress your reputations

By Heather Jameson | 21 October 2014

Editor Heather Jameson on the City Growth Commission's call for a permanent seat at Cabinet for l...

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