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The gift of Christmas present

By Bob Neill | 12 December 2012

Bob Neill urges urges local government to stay positive and creative ahead of finance settlement.

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Is Eric going off parish councils?

By Michael Burton | 12 December 2012

Is communities secretary Eric Pickles going off parish councils?, asks Michael Burton.

WHITEHALL

The malign influence in schooling

By John O’Brien | 12 December 2012

Does the DfE and Ofsted want schools freed from council influence? Asks John O'Brien.

It is hurting, but it's not working

By Heather Jameson | 12 December 2012

Chancellor's Autumn Statement gives local government little fuel and few favours on the hard road...

WHITEHALL

Heading for a better education

By Sir Michael Wilshaw | 12 December 2012

Schools across England are making impressive progress, says Sir Michael Wilshaw.

FINANCE

What a difference a year makes

By John Healey | 12 December 2012

Last week's Autumn Statement has confirmed that Britain has gone backwards, says John Healey.

Christmas Parties And Other Reputation Risks

12 December 2012

On level playing fields and the competition for providing services to NHS patients.

12 December 2012

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

It's not what you know, it's who you know

By Ally Paget | 10 December 2012

Collecting and sharing local data is integral to lifting people out of poverty, says Ally Paget.

Pensioners behind bars

10 December 2012