Peterborough’s baptism of fire
First-time chief executive Matt Gladstone says that when he took on the challenge of turning round Peterborough City Council everything was up for review. Heather Jameson reports on progress.
Time for a social care system refresh
Social care is beset by a perfect storm of problems. What needs to change, and are there any chinks of light on the horizon? Paul Marinko reports from a round table discussion organised by The MJ and the National Audit Office.
Breaking free from centralisation
George Jones and John Stewart examine the burdens imposed on authorities by central government and argue that failings in the system can only be resolved if the centralist culture is challenged