Steve Crocker and Chris Whitehouse explain how the Isle of Wight, through its partnership with neighbouring Hampshire CC, has delivered dramatic improvements to its formerly failing services for children - without the need for a trust.
As the Government begins the tortuous negotiations for Brexit, local authorities are concerned about the impact of Brexit on local economies. Michael Burton reports on a new study from ex-shadow chancellor Ed Balls.
The Government is heavily exposed to backbench revolts – not just on Brexit but on public sector funding. Michael Burton reports on last week’s election, which could give local government the best opportunity to press home its case in decades.
At a recent The MJ round table, council chief executives and senior managers met to discuss the role of local government in schools and the changing landscape of the education system. Dan Peters reports.
Sam Clayden looks beyond the politics and asks sector experts what the new Government – whatever form it takes – really needs to address.
The latest research from Grant Thornton UK shows that while demand for services has grown, in some areas, local government is managing to deliver far more with less. Lauren McHugh explains.
Dave Hill talks about improvement in children’s services and his role as a commissioner in the Government’s intervention of struggling councils. Dan Peters reports
Key Cities leaders gathered at a round table event, organised in partnership with The MJ, to discuss their pivotal role in propping up the UK economy and creating vibrant communities after Brexit. Sam Clayden reports.
Is local government approaching a deficit of leadership? Sam Clayden analyses the results of a new survey of council chief executives, conducted by Penna for The MJ’s Future Forum.
In the second of a series of articles from the National Audit Office unpicking the complex and often overlooked world of local authority capital expenditure and resourcing, Aileen Murphie explains the growth of inter-authority lending
Funding pressures in adult social care have permeated the national press lately. Dan Peters analyses the findings of an Independent Age/The MJ survey, and Andrew Kaye says all eyes are now on the prime minister.
Latest figures on the ageing population show the scale of the challenge local authorities face reports Michael Burton.
As the first changes of welfare reform emerge, Heather Jameson looks at the potential pitfalls ahead.
As the Government begins the tortuous negotiations for Brexit, local authorities are concerned about the impact of Brexit on local economies. Michael Burton reports on a new study from ex-shadow chancellor Ed Balls.
