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18 October 2012

What did the party conference season tell us about local government?

18 October 2012

Learning from complaints

By Dr Jane Martin | 17 October 2012

Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin, explains how public redress for local services will w...

Updated guide to Localism Act

17 October 2012

FINANCE

We need a brighter, 'edgy' SOLACE

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2012

SOLACE needs a strong voice to defend the sector, according to Heather Jameson.

WHITEHALL

Troubled families agenda takes the centre stage

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2012

Who owns the troubled families agenda? Asks Michael Burton.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wanted: A clear vision

By John Tizard | 17 October 2012

Strategic leadership is core to a successful council, but such an approach needs careful thought,...

HEALTH

Bridging the gap in social care

By Neil Griffiths | 17 October 2012

The growing financial burden of social care is one of the biggest challenges facing local authori...

WHITEHALL

In praise of Eric

By Bob Neill | 17 October 2012

Bob Neill claims his former boss, communities secretary Eric Pickles, has brought central and loc...

WHITEHALL

Losing the eligibilty to vote

By Paul Wheeler | 17 October 2012

Paul Wheeler looks at the Government's plans to move towards individual voting registration by 2015.