A glimmer of hope?
DCLG

A glimmer of hope?

By John Stewart | 06 September 2017

Drawing from findings from their latest book, Steve Leach and John Stewart look at the steps needed to be taken in order to reverse the damage caused by centralisation.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Strengthening local democracy

By John Stewart | 24 May 2017

In a final article written before he died last month, George Jones and fellow author John Stewart...

JONES AND STEWART

A champion of the sector

By John Tizard | 20 April 2017

John Tizard reflects on the life of former emeritus professor of government at the London School ...

WHITEHALL

Tributes paid to localist professor

18 April 2017

Professor George Jones, a passionate advocate of local government and long-term contributor to Th...

FINANCE

Put local government in control of the NHS

By John Stewart | 08 March 2017

It’s time for a big bang approach to solve a health and care system on the brink. George Jones an...

FINANCE

Lessons from Layfield – 40 years on

By John Stewart | 06 December 2016

It is 40 years since the Layfield Commission on local government finance report. George Jones and...

FINANCE

100% rates retention branded 'irrelevant'

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2016

Returning business rates to the sector is ‘irrelevant,’ two members of the Layfield Commission on...

WHITEHALL

The need for caution

By John Stewart | 09 April 2015

Greater Manchester combined authority’s devolution deal establishes a two-tier system of local go...

WHITEHALL

When there's a temptation to reorganise..

By John Stewart | 17 February 2015

Make sure you are aware of all the issues before you attempt to reorganise, is the message from G...

WHITEHALL

Cracking the code to central government relations

By John Stewart | 07 January 2014

Change in the culture, institutions and processes of public adminstration at national level are e...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Harking back to a golden age

By John Stewart | 26 March 2013

George Jones and John Stewart ask whether the Localism Act 2011 has changed things for better.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council