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LEGISLATION
Perfecting the art of procurement
By John Tizard | 04 April 2023
The Procurement Bill should have been bolder and stronger, says John Tizard. But there is nothing...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Seek transparency to avoid failure
21 March 2023
The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at transpare...
FINANCE
Dealing with reputational risks
By Jamie Ounan | 21 March 2023
With the environmental, social and governance agenda becoming a key force shaping global investme...
FINANCE
Cause of local authority audit delays 'multi-faceted'
By Mark Whitehead | 07 March 2023
Stakeholders in the local audit system must continue efforts to secure timely publication of audi...
WHITEHALL
Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley
By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...
WHITEHALL
Future Forum North: Whitehall intervenes 'far too late'
By Dan Peters | 01 December 2022
The self-described ‘poster child of Best Value intervention’ has said Whitehall always wades into...
WHITEHALL
MPs accuse Government of 'gambling with public money'
By Mark Whitehead | 08 June 2022
MPs have accused the Government of ‘gambling with public money’ dished out for levelling up.
COMMUNICATIONS
Future Forum: Call for relational public services
By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022
A relational approach can help councils connect with communities and improve services, according ...
HOUSING
Be on the front foot for housing rules
By Kelsey Walker | 05 April 2022
With a new Social Housing Regulation Bill expected to become law this summer, Kelsey Walker looks...
WHITEHALL
New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...
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