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Jonathan Werran

Jonathan Werran

Jonathan Werran is head of news at Localis

Articles by Jonathan Werran

Picking up the pieces

By Jonathan Werran | 10 June 2014

The District Councils’ Network this week issues its manifesto, setting out ways districts could h...

Schools funding agency must 'get to grips, with academy cash

By Jonathan Werran | 10 June 2014

EFA must ‘get to grips’ with oversight of how academies spend cash and establish a ‘fit and prope...

PM demands 'robust response' to Trojan Horse findings

By Jonathan Werran | 09 June 2014

Ofsted will today issue a report into the Trojan Horse investigation into Islamic infiltration am...

Labour 'won't ease up' on budget cuts

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

An incoming Labour government would stick to existing coalition fiscal targets.

Journey without a map

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

Labour's acceptance of Coalition public spending figures belies fact there is not time or breathi...

Civil service strike threat

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

Hundreds of civil servants are taking part in a ballot over industrial action.

COSLA in stand-off with departing members

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

Glasgow City Council has found itself embroiled in a legal battle with the Convention of Scottish...

Fears revealed by GMB secretary over pay deadlock

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

GMB national secretary for public services Brian Strutton predicts the trade union is set for an ...

Independent local government finance commission launched

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

An independent commission designed to provide recommendations to party manifestos on reforming lo...

Former Blackpool chief Steve Weaver mourned

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2014

Tributes paid to former Blackpool BC chief executive Steve Weaver, who has died following a road ...