FINANCE

The future of public services

By Chris Williams | 01 August 2014

Officers and members of Buckinghamshire CC looked for new ways to implement a radical transformat...

WELFARE

Food programme forages for the Wirral

By Fan Sissoko | 01 August 2014

Food poverty is on the rise.

Making our cities grow and prosper

By Ian Curryer | 31 July 2014

A clear prospectus for business support will enable cities to drive their own economic growth, wr...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Being an effective leader in era of change

By Evelyn Dougherty | 18 July 2014

The world of local partnerships is one that faces immense change and pressure as relationships co...

On track for regeneration

By Michael Burton | 17 July 2014

Back in 1987, the then prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was famously photographed standing on th...

Give us the tools to do the job

By Michael Burton | 11 July 2014

Graphs of doom, black holes, Armageddon, bankruptcy, meltdown – there are plenty of warnings abou...

Partnering for success

By David Mawson | 04 July 2014

Many local authorities are turning to joint venture opportunities to access additional revenue to...

Building on our strengths

By Martin Swales | 04 July 2014

It is an exciting time for South Tyneside MBC, leader of the council, Cllr Iain Malcolm and Cllr ...

Dealing with fraud risk

03 July 2014

As the landscape of counter fraud changes apace, Rachael Tiffen says agencies must work together ...

Commercial breaks

By Stephen Hughes | 03 July 2014

The new emphasis on better commissioning, procurement and contract management skills will require...