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Future Forum North: Co-designed commissioning answer to outsourcing crisis

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Co-designed commissioning is the answer to an era of heightened demand, budget reductions and sup...

Future Forum North: Sector 'divided and ruled,' claims Leeds chief

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Leeds City Council's chief executive has issued a rallying cry for local government to come toget...

Future Forum North: End 'feudal' NHS structure to create place-based service

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Work remains to reform the ‘feudal structure’ of the NHS before the full potential of health and ...

Future Forum North: SOLACE president urges sector to be less humble

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

The sector has been urged to make the case for better funding itself instead of relying on the Mi...

Future Forum North: Manchester bombing was 'toughest time in career' of council chief

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Transformational leadership was the key to Manchester’s response to the arena bombing, says the c...

Future Forum North: Government has lost 'enthusiasm' for devolution

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Those pursuing further devolution are facing an uphill struggle, the chief executive of the Great...

Review into council fraud and corruption launched

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2018

Marsham Street is seeking input from councils as it carries out a review into procurement fraud.

Swansea to enlist private sector for tidal lagoon project

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2018

Swansea City Council is turning to the private sector in the hope of resurrecting a project for a...

Councils 'need to do better' on SEND provision

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2018

Ofsted has criticised councils over their provision for children with Special Educational Needs a...

Planning changes aim to boost biodiversity

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2018

Changes to planning rules could require developers to provide a ‘biodiversity net gain’ in their ...