FINANCE

Bridging the procurement divide

By Kristian Smith | 12 March 2014

Ministers have long been demanding councils make better use of their estimated £60bn annual procu...

FINANCE

Who's making an enterprising start?

By Jonathan Flowers | 12 March 2014

Craig Deardon Phillips and Jonathan Flowers examine how councils are turning to the enterprise ag...

HEALTH

HOLDing out for a home solution

By Tim Cooper | 12 March 2014

Home ownership can transform the lives of disabled people, supporting greater independence and cu...

HEALTH

Calling last orders on harmful drinking

By Dominic Harrison | 12 March 2014

Dominic Harrison explains why Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with partners to prioritis...

HEALTH

The culturally attached

By Carmel Littleton | 07 March 2014

Carmel Littleton outlines the benefits of Thurrock’s partnership work with the Royal Opera House’...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wrap-around welfare

By Jules Pipe | 05 March 2014

Mayor Jules Pipe outlines London Councils’ strategy of harnessing the roll-out of Universal Credi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wrap-around welfare - case studies

05 March 2014

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Time for us to show our skills

By Tom Stannard | 05 March 2014

Tom Stannard asks if the recent funding announcement spells disaster or opportunity for LEPs and ...

HEALTH

It's time to prioritise mental health

By David Mellis | 05 March 2014

The Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth Index rang some serious alarm bells about the impact of unempl...

HEALTH

Essential MASH

By Liz Hinnigan | 05 March 2014

Multi-agency working can help bring added focus to child protection measures, says Linn Hinnigan