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By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024

The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...

PLANNING

Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit

By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024

A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...

SEND

SEND system 'not working'

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2024

Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...

GENERAL ELECTION

Public servants and civil servants go 'above and beyond'

By Rachael Shimmin | 03 July 2024

Rachael Shimmin pays tribute to the late civil servant Paul Rowsell for his work and to public s...

RECRUITMENT

Project Z: Are you sending the right message?

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 26 June 2024

How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines ...

FINANCE

King recognises council chiefs in honours

By Emily Twinch | 17 June 2024

Current and former local authority bosses have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Hon...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Probing the profit motive

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024

The County Councils’ Network has set out a blueprint for sustainable council services, including...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Solving the price hike challenge

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024

Soaring demand for children’s care placements has driven a culture of profiteering providers and ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gove silent after LGA letter on Oflog

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) leaders have failed to receive a reply from communities secret...

WHITEHALL

Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

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