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We must sell Portas' ideas to Whitehall

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2011

As the season of goodwill is upon us, it is fitting that the final issue of The MJ for 2011 repor...

The aims behind the community budgets initiative

By Stephen Bubb | 16 December 2011

Sir Stephen Bubb looks at the details of the recent announcement by the DCLG on areas short-liste...

How will the web change social action on a local level?

16 December 2011

So what can telehealth and telecare achieve for NHS patients?

15 December 2011

Is this the time to be dropping the pilot?

By Michael Burton | 14 December 2011

The leader of Kent CC, Paul Carter, undoubtedly had other things on his mind when he addressed ou...

Predictions for the next twelve months

By Martin Horton | 14 December 2011

This is the time of year when journals publish predictions for what the next 12 months have in st...

Public Administration Select Committee: report on the Big Society

14 December 2011

The Falklands is a thriving example of complete unitary government

By Tim Thorogood | 14 December 2011

Tim Thorogood, who is stepping down as chief executive of the Falkland Islands Council, says its ...

My wish list for Christmas

By Nathan Elvery | 14 December 2011

Nathan Elvery gives some thoughts for a happy New Year.

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Grant Thorton rate 1/3 of Councils at risk in survey of financial control survey

14 December 2011

Richard Stay is unsurprised at findings showing 1/3 of local authorities are at risk of financial...