Simon Goacher
'Commercial' shouldn't be a dirty word in health and care
Only by addressing the commercial realities of new health and care partnerships can organisations be entirely patient-focused and prevent contractual difficulties from affecting the quality of service delivery, argues Simon Goacher.
Aiding an unprotected species
The pressures facing local authority statutory officers are now greater than ever. Simon Goacher argues that tinkering with protection rules in recent years has undermined these vital positions
Where next for devolution?
Will government demands for elected mayors in devolution deals survive in the post-Brexit shake-up and how will the agenda be shaped by the referendum result? Simon Goacher looks at the evidence.
We want our money back!
Simon Goacher examines whether a legal challenge from councils over funding could force the Government to change its approach
Ghost of Christmas yet to come?
Simon Goacher looks ahead to 2016 and asks whether devolution truly has all the answers
Duty in the eye of the beholder?
Spending cuts could transform the future of judicial challenges to council decisions. Simon Goacher explains.
Devolution – a new false dawn fades?
Simon Goacher hopes that whatever the outcome of the election, all party agreement on devolution proves no false dawn and progress made in the last five years to devolve real powers to local government accelerates.
Public service transformation: how will services be delivered?
Whatever the outcome of the general election, it is certain that funding constraints will continue, and the pressure to transform and innovate will persist. Simon Goacher and Vincent King suggest how services will be reshaped.
Free and Fair Elections?
Simon Goacher asks if postal votes on demand leave the electoral system open to abuse.