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WHITEHALL

Shiny homelessness initiatives are no consolation for supported housing changes

By Denise Hatton | 20 February 2018

If we are to tackle this national homelessness crisis, the Government not only has to progress ne...

BUSINESS

Time to revisit our commissioning strategies and challenge contracts?

By Louise Round | 14 February 2018

As some of the more traditional contracting arrangements get called into question, Louise Round a...

WHITEHALL

Kerslake: Localism Act not backed by resources

By Dan Peters | 22 January 2018

The Localism Act has not been backed up by the resources it needs, according to the civil servant...

THIRD SECTOR

Reach out for long-term relationships

By John Tizard | 10 January 2018

Local authorities should value and want to seek close relationships with their local voluntary an...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

BUSINESS

Scots councils welcome ALEO decision

By Dan Peters | 29 November 2017

Scottish councils have welcomed a decision to allow leisure and cultural venues run by local auth...

BUSINESS

Inquiry clears council redevelopment plans

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2017

An independent inquiry into Lewisham LBC’s plans to use compulsory purchase powers (CPO) has foun...

FINANCE

Early help victim of cuts

By Mark Conrad | 15 November 2017

‘Crippling’ cuts to children's services have forced councils to slash spending on abuse preventio...

THIRD SECTOR

Westminster offers advice to EU nationals

By Chris Mahony | 08 November 2017

Westminster City Council will spend £50,000 next year on advice and support for the 30,000 Europe...

INNOVATION

Should public services be taking risks to innovate?

By Dan Corry | 31 October 2017

Dan Corry argues local authorities and other public bodies should learn from the lessons of innov...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Chief Executive

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The Head of Skills, Education and Employment

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