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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Rebuilding relations will start with respect

By Heather Jameson | 12 July 2017

With the right partnership with the sector, Sajid Javid could help solve the housing crisis, tack...

Bridging the gap between health and care

By Michael Burton | 12 July 2017

Underlying tensions between health and care remain. Some cross-fertilisation of skills and unders...

FINANCE

Sustainability, collaboration and digital

By Andrew Burns | 12 July 2017

On becoming CIPFA president, Andrew Burns says he will concentrate on financial sustainability, t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA: A moment for reflection

By Mark Lloyd | 05 July 2017

Mark Lloyd charts the Local Government Association’s achievements and successes during its 20-yea...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Javid's low blow over Grenfell does not reflect us all

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2017

When the public has lost confidence in their council, a democratic mandate is sometimes not enoug...

DCLG

What alternatives are we offering?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 05 July 2017

A desire for local government to lead by example rather than wait on Westminster is gaining momen...

SCRUTINY

Authorities must renew focus on scrutiny and risk assessment

By Michael Burton | 05 July 2017

The challenge for local authorities is to ensure they can continue to be enterprising, outward-fa...

CRIME

Lessons from the Manchester Arena bombing

05 July 2017

Joanne Roney OBE reflects on the combined efforts and community spirit of local services, the cou...

FINANCE

Is it time for a rethink?

By Peter Moore | 05 July 2017

Pete Moore says the General Election result and the Queen’s Speech have created an even more unce...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Lessons of leadership

By Andrew Muter | 05 July 2017

Andrew Muter says there has been much food for thought for those who reflect on lessons of leader...