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SOCIAL CARE

Aspiration for ambitious areas

By Adam Fineberg | 24 February 2015

Adam Fineberg outlines how economic development could play a pivotal role in supporting public se...

FINANCE

Beware of killing the golden goose…

By Michael Burton | 24 February 2015

With local government left as the only major part of the public sector that is unprotected, Micha...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The next phase

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2015

Heather Jameson reports from the Core Cities Summit in Glasgow, where city leaders, policy expert...

HEALTH

The right time to cash in

By David Pearson | 17 February 2015

David Pearson comments on how properly funded social care will ensure a healthier future for the NHS

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...

DIGITAL

Technological triumphs for everyday use

By David Rees | 17 February 2015

2014 was the year of wearable technology – from smart watches to intelligent glasses – with over ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

There's still room for improvement

By Paul Wheeler | 17 February 2015

In the wake of the Casey report on Rotherham MBC, local government must rebuild trust. Paul Wheel...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

Dealing with the unspeakable

By Ciara Bottomley | 17 February 2015

Much has been written about the widespread abuse in Rotherham and the culture that enabled the cr...

FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

FINANCE

Public service transformation: how will services be delivered?

By Vincent King | 17 February 2015

Whatever the outcome of the general election, it is certain that funding constraints will continu...