Double standards?
When it comes to improving public services, what’s good for local government should be good for central government. Piali Das Gupta looks at why the latter can benefit from adopting the principles of the former
Opinion
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Some uncomfortable truths for local government
June 20, 2018
Claire Kober says the public does not see the value of social care, which remains invisible in the eyes of many.
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Another week, another warning
June 20, 2018
Will politicians, civil servants and policy-makers show the insight and bravery to think in generational terms or will short termism continue to triumph, asks Paul O'Brian.
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Understanding the reasons behind change
June 20, 2018
Sandra Dinneen on embracing and shaping change at the local level.
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Developing new housing solutions
June 20, 2018
Counties are taking matters into their own hands to deliver homes for their communities, with many enlisting the help of private sector firms. Cllr Philip Atkins looks at the progress so far
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