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GOVERNANCE
A Hillsborough law: will a duty of candour work?
By Kate Wallett | 19 September 2024
A duty of candour is long overdue and welcome, but for it to be fully effective it’s crucial to t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
To invest, or not to invest?
By Emily Twinch | 12 September 2024
The previous Government wanted the Local Government Pension Scheme to invest in the UK. Emily Twi...
INTERVENTION
Future Forum Midlands: Caller warns councils face 'appalling decisions'
By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024
The self-proclaimed ‘bogeyperson’ of local government, Max Caller, said the sector had to have a ...
GOVERNANCE
Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils
By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024
If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...
GOVERNANCE
Are you ready for a little scrutiny?
By Jack Shaw | 29 August 2024
As the Government wrestles with how it will deliver governance of local authorities, Jack Shaw co...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation needed for devolution, says think-tank
By Emily Twinch | 13 August 2024
A ‘whole system’ reform of local government is needed for a ‘devolution revolution’, according to...
GOVERNANCE
Governance: evolution and experimentation
By Ed Hammond | 06 August 2024
Ed Hammond looks at the new Government’s ‘missions-led’ plans for public services and how this wi...
WHITEHALL
McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved
By Paul Marinko | 26 July 2024
Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘a...
POLICY
Cash needed for next-stage Total Place deals
By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2024
A funding stream should be created to drive the second iteration of Total Place, a report has arg...
AUDIT
Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports
By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024
Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...
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