Stephen Hughes
Crisis commissioners?
The recent Tower Hamlets intervention underlines the importance of statutory officer posts and represents a volte face by communities secretary Eric Pickles, writes Stephen Hughes.
Open door policies
Stephen Hughes analyses ways in which the level of investment needed for housing can be attained.
Market competition
Stephen Hughes suggests the solution to improving public services lies in an expansion of democratic accountability at local level
Commercial breaks
The new emphasis on better commissioning, procurement and contract management skills will require a shift in the financial management culture of councils, writes Stephen Hughes
Social impact bonds could fill the funding gap
Stephen Hughes and John Tizard suggest that social investment could offer local authorities a new model to meet increasing demands on services.
