It is widely recognised that commercial contracts and their associated relationships have a direct impact on service quality, the cost it pays and even its reputation. Eddie Gibson explains how one council is delivering a more effective service.
Kerston England believes Bradford can be a blueprint for a successful and diverse United Kingdom.
Croydon's One Alliance has transformed the way agencies work to reduce hospital admissions and improve older people's quality of life. Cllr Louisa Woodley explains.
As the City of Wolverhampton develops a new city brand, Tim Johnson discusses the importance of place marketing.
With London bursting at the seams towns around the capital are becoming the focus of major regeneration and housing development. Michael Burton looks at Luton, just 22 minutes from London and yet still affordable for young homebuyers.
After an intense series of inspections and reviews, Cllr Iain Malcolm reveals how South Tyneside MBC benefited from the opportunity for reflection, and has moved forwards as an organisation.
Sam Clayden talks to three key figures from Redbridge LBC about managing the massive changes in culture and infrastructure in a place traditionally known for being conservative – with a small ‘c’
Mark Andrews argues councils should be less wedded to professional backgrounds in senior roles as he explains how empowering staff, rather than exerting greater control over them, allows for innovation to flourish.
Hampshire CC and its partners are piloting Amazon’s Echo system to drive improvements in social care. David Rees says the project has the scope to complement human carers and make sure resources are focused on supporting those whose need is greatest [..]
At St Helens on Merseyside, health and local government are working together to create an accountable care organisation to ease pressure on care and health services. Heather Jameson reports.
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, Core Cities chair Cllr Judith Blake tells Heather Jameson what cities have to offer on the economy, democracy and devolution in a post-Brexit world.
