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FINANCE

The death of Big Society?

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2012

Sometimes, it feels like local government is permanently teetering on a precipice.

WHITEHALL

We should localise welfare

By Harry Phibbs | 07 March 2012

Harry Phibbs says the welfare state is a prime candidate for localism.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The private sector is in trouble

By Paul O'Brien | 07 March 2012

The idea that private sector suppliers are the solution to providing more efficient services is a...

News and the NHS – the journalist's challenge in March 2012

07 March 2012

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Positive moves on procurement

By Stephen Bubb | 06 March 2012

Stephen Bubb says recent legislation on procurement rules will help the third sector.

FINANCE

The tough budget balancing act

By Tracie Evans | 06 March 2012

Tracie Evans believes local authorities are as efficient as they will ever be.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What our residents think of our services

By Nicola Bulbeck | 06 March 2012

Nicola Bulbeck tests the temperature in her district.

The Secretary of State may be clinging to the wreckage of his Bill, but at least he has the Prime Minister for company.

06 March 2012

The Professionals

05 March 2012

Open

05 March 2012