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Squaring the circle

By Derrick Johnstone | 11 June 2013

Research for the Alliance for Useful Evidence calls for collaboration to address critical data a...

The Queen's Speech - sector reaction

14 May 2013

Reaction from top local government figures on The Queen's Speech - all in one handy page.

Local elections 2013: by numbers

09 May 2013

The MJ's breakdown of the key figures and facts from the 2 May polls.

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Partnership is the future says the architect of the tri-boroughs

By Heather Jameson | 05 May 2013

After 13 years at the helm of Kensington and Chelsea, Sir Merrick Cockell, has announced his plan...

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Help is at hand for whistleblowers

By Mark Leach | 01 May 2013

Mark Leach warns that employers across local government should be aware of the changes on the way...

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Engagement through austerity

By Michael Burton | 30 April 2013

Michael Burton reports on the debate held at the recent PPMA HR managers'conference, on how manag...

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Gaming the cuts

By Joe Manning | 30 April 2013

Local authorities, must plan now if they are to lead places when further cuts bite, writes Joe M...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Surviving amidst a media feeding frenzy

By Carol Grant | 16 April 2013

Carol Grant reports on the aftermath of the youth commissioner saga.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Public services under pressure?

By Jonathan Werran | 16 April 2013

Jonathan Werran reports on the findings of the report from NIESR of the impact of migrants on loc...

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Pulling out the strands of welfare reform

By Heather Jameson | 10 April 2013

As the first changes of welfare reform emerge, Heather Jameson looks at the potential pitfalls ah...