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Are these lessons too foreign for us?

By John Stewart | 14 April 2010

George Jones and John Stewart continue their look at how other countries organise their local gov...

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So what do parties offer for local democracy?

By John Stewart | 14 April 2010

All the main political parties claim to be localist. George Jones and John Stewart put forward so...

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The democracy of partnerships

By John Stewart | 11 March 2010

The accountability of partnerships can create problems for local democracy, say George Jones and ...

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Learning the major lessons from abroad

By John Stewart | 10 March 2010

For councillors and managers, the value of looking at local government in other countries lies in...

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The alternative society

By John Stewart | 24 February 2010

The possibility of a hung parliament means electoral reform could remain on the agenda after the ...

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Why councils need a new concordat with MPs

By John Stewart | 28 January 2010

While all the main political parties are signed up – in theory – to localism, little attention ha...

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Is John's argument paper thin?

By John Stewart | 11 September 2009

The new consultation paper on democracy from communities secretary, John Denham, does not chime w...

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Can local government learn from history?

By John Stewart | 12 August 2009

Awareness of history can be important in local authorities for practice and policies in the prese...

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The lost independence of the Audit Commission

By John Stewart | 16 July 2009

With the Conservatives threatening to scrap the CAA if they form a Government, George Jones and J...

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Constitutional reform

By John Stewart | 08 July 2009

With constitutional reform back on the cards, George Jones and John Stewart ask what it will mean...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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

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South Derbyshire District Council