Opinion - Page 115

By Kath O'Dwyer | 18 September 2023

It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rising to the next Levelling Up Fund challenge

By Rhian Davitt-Jones | 15 September 2023

Allocation, deliverability, and data are the key considerations for Levelling Up Round 3, alongsi...

WELFARE

Modernisation and disruption are required to help those who need it most

By Matthew Adam | 14 September 2023

An outdated welfare system is costing millions and leaving those most in need without the help th...

ENVIRONMENT

Kensington and Chelsea must lead the way on safer, greener homes

By Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith | 14 September 2023

Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith outlines progress with creating the UK’s largest eco-neighbourhood at the L...

DATA

Guarding the gate: bolstering cybersecurity in the public sector

By Christiaan Beek | 14 September 2023

In the face of this summer’s major cyber incidents, Christiaan Beek offers advice on how to mitig...

HEALTH

RAAC and its implications for councils

By Tom Collins | 14 September 2023

RAAC could be in a number of buildings other than schools that councils may have a stake in or be...

FINANCE

Bold action is needed to avoid widespread financial meltdown

By Ian Miller | 13 September 2023

While some cases of council failure point to poor decision-making or weak internal control, many ...

SAFETY

It is time for local government to call out unworkable pseudo-market systems

By Mo Baines | 13 September 2023

Writing on the RAAC debacle, Mo Baines says not so long ago the public estate was managed by loca...

RECRUITMENT

The art of retaining staff in difficult times

By Emma Haddleton | 13 September 2023

Martin Tucker and Emma Haddleton share their views on the positive leadership steps that can ensu...

FINANCE

Finance chiefs should stress test their professional networks

By Adele Taylor | 13 September 2023

As more councils declare their potential financial distress, no one person is going to have all t...

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