Solace has been considering how councils should best participate in the market. Eric Bohl reports on local government’s investment areas, and outlines the key tests for commercial plans.
The increasing shortage of adult care staff has been highlighted in two reports last week, with the sector having the second highest vacancy rate among public services. Michael Burton reports
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.
Last week’s reshuffle saw the appointment of the fourth communities secretary since 2015 and the ninth housing minister in eight years as Michael Burton reports
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
England’s new cadre of councillors need to navigate a perfect storm of financial challenges. How can finance directors help them cope successfully with the complexities they face? Ann McGauran reports
Ministers, mandarins, town hall, Whitehall and more all met in Bournemouth last week for the Local Government Association conference. Michael Burton reports on the highlights
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector. Martin Ford reports.
James Jamieson is the newly-elected chairman of the Local Government Association. He talks to Heather Jameson about his priorities. He wants councils to have ‘not just the responsibility, we want the resources and the responsibility’
Luton BC hosted the fifth leg of the LG Challenge. Chloe Newman and Ged Perkins outline how contestants tackled designing a plan to increase the customers arriving at Luton Airport by public transport and doubling passengers
Luton BC was the host for the fifth leg of the LG Challenge. Chloe Newman and Ged Perkins outline how the contestants tackled the task of designing a plan to increase the customers arriving at the airport by public transport to at least 40%, and [..]
This year councils showed a greater appetite for and invested more time in using social media than ever before, explains Adam Leeder.
With the imminent demise of the Audit Commission after nearly 30 years as local government’s spending watchdog, Melanie Carter outlines how matters will be arranged under the new audit regime
Heather Jameson assesses the progress Jim McMahon is making as the former Oldham leader takes on the twin challenges of finance and devolution in local government.
