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Ann McGauran

Ann McGauran

Journalist and content editor with 20+ years specialising in public policy. Still learning.

Articles by Ann McGauran

Rooted in the real world

By Ann McGauran | 09 January 2020

Director of the New Local Government Network, Adam Lent, talks to Ann McGauran about the impact m...

Reorganisation in Somerset would 'cut waste and save money'

By Ann McGauran | 08 January 2020

A single, unitary authority for Somerset would deliver a predicted saving of £35-£47m, according ...

LPGS Scotland is in a 'strong financial position'

By Ann McGauran | 19 December 2019

The first formal review of the 15 funds in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Scotland h...

Kirklees favours bringing thousands of council properties back in-house

By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2019

Kirklees MBC is favouring the option of returning thousands of council homes to the management of...

Chancellor's claim on homelessness 'beggars belief'

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2019

The chancellor’s claim that homelessness has reduced by almost half since 2008 ‘absolutely beggar...

The year that was

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2019

It’s been a year notable for things that never were – the Spending Review, social care Green Pape...

EXCLUSIVE: LGA to provide vision to solve social care crisis

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2019

Local government will put forward its vision of a reformed social care funding system to the next...

Future Forum North: 'It's councils and councillors who are trusted to shape local places'

By Ann McGauran | 06 December 2019

With less than a week left before the General Election, the chief executive of the Local Governm...

Future Forum North: 'Lead for the place you are trying to create'

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2019

Chief executive of Manchester City Council and SOLACE spokesperson on leadership and learning Joa...

Future Forum North: Health and care devo has been 'a good thing' for Greater Manchester

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2019

The Greater Manchester health partnership gave Tameside the' air cover' to save £88m while reduc...