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The alternative society

By John Stewart | 24 February 2010

The possibility of a hung parliament means electoral reform could remain on the agenda after the ...

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Why councils need a new concordat with MPs

By John Stewart | 28 January 2010

While all the main political parties are signed up – in theory – to localism, little attention ha...

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A rather sober SOLACE

By Abdool Kara | 03 November 2009

Abdool Kara reports on attending his first ever SOLACE conference.

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Is John's argument paper thin?

By John Stewart | 11 September 2009

The new consultation paper on democracy from communities secretary, John Denham, does not chime w...

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Can local government learn from history?

By John Stewart | 12 August 2009

Awareness of history can be important in local authorities for practice and policies in the prese...

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The lost independence of the Audit Commission

By John Stewart | 16 July 2009

With the Conservatives threatening to scrap the CAA if they form a Government, George Jones and J...

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Constitutional reform

By John Stewart | 08 July 2009

With constitutional reform back on the cards, George Jones and John Stewart ask what it will mean...

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Why ministers and civil servants must change their ways

By John Stewart | 04 June 2009

George Jones and John Stewart examine the implications for central government of the recent Commo...

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New political structures – have lessons been learned?

By John Stewart | 26 November 2008

In the decade since the Government came up with its plans for new political structures for counci...

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Why the postcode lottery should be welcomed

By John Stewart | 05 November 2008

Ministers and many local authorities are reluctant to take the decentralising path because they f...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy

£95,050 - £105,438 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

£73,755-82,065 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Strategy

£59,057 - £65,296

Join our new organisation as Head of Transport Strategy to connect a whole region for transformational impact. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority