Vying for the top job

By Heather Jameson | 26 May 2011

There is never a dull moment for the chattering classes in local government - always the latest b...

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Rethinking the Bill

By Jeremy Beecham | 26 May 2011

Crime and community safety are central to the work of local government, which is why opposition t...

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Beyond the fragments

By Doug Taylor | 26 May 2011

Doug Taylor sets out why his council, Enfield, aims to have a coordinating role in the era of 'Bi...

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Opening up the White Paper

By Michael Burton | 26 May 2011

Arguments about whether the Government is pro or anti privatisation is political background nois...

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Time to take real pride in your community

By Alex Thomson | 26 May 2011

Government austerity means its time to analyse the devlivery of waste management and street clean...

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Voting for greater choice

By Paul Lankester | 26 May 2011

Paul Lankester makes the case for the greater use of technology in delivering elections and givin...

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What should the Boundaries be?

By Paul Wheeler | 26 May 2011

Paul Wheeler looks at how the Boundary Commission chooses its members.

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District View

26 May 2011

Bill Taylor looks at what successes and improvements local government has made over the last 10 y...

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Time to take Goliath head on

By John Tizard | 26 May 2011

Councils need a strong voice through the LGA willing to challenge the Government, says John Tizard.

HEALTH

Plugged In

26 May 2011

John O'Brien looks at the fate of the Government's health reforms and what are the key issues of ...