Heather Jameson says the Queen’s Speech could be the shortest-lived legislative plan in history – but if the Government has time to deliver just some of the measures there is lots of legislation for local government
Cllr Paul Carter has stepped down as leader of Kent CC. Now he plans to apply his energies to local care and the vocational agenda, including apprenticeships. Ann McGauran reports
Karen Smyth explains how Northern Ireland’s local councils are playing a pivotal role in helping their communities get ready for whatever Brexit outcome lies ahead. Ann McGauran reports.
In the wake of austerity, Warrington’s commercial strategy – mixing small investment with smart aquisitions – is proving a financial success. Dan Peters reports.
Latest NHS England figures show continuing relentless pressure on emergency admissions and too many beds still occupied by elderly patients who are better off with community care.
The UK’s NHS performs better than it seems when compared with the health systems of other advanced countries, according to latest official figures.
A conference on health and health inequalities has highlighted the importance of taking a life course approach and the need for public health teams to develop a narrative that takes account of people’s social circumstances. Claire Laurent reports
Environmental activists including young campaigner Greta Thunberg have been hitting the headlines - but what is local government doing to mitigate the impact of climate change? Ann McGauran finds out
Manchester City Council’s senior management team talks to Heather Jameson about its focus on working across silos to improve the life chances of all residents.
Cllr David Williams steps into the role of new chairman of the County Councils’ Network in September. Ann McGauran talks to him about his priorities and plans.
As communities secretary James Brokenshire launched a review of the local government audit regime, he spoke to Heather Jameson about his plans to drive governance and performance
Local government must be both bold in its innovative thinking, but also pragmatic about the challenges the sector is seeking to meet, writes Aidan Rave
Jim Graham takes a trip to the future and reveals how the local government scene is faring as the New Year sets in once more
All eyes will be on the pre-election Budget on 18 March, but the real political spending choices to be made after the General Election are options for the size and shape of the state, writes Jonathan Werran
