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FINANCE

Councils are plugging the gap

By Paul O'Brien | 12 July 2017

There are some who criticise local government for being bureaucratic and lacking in creativity. I...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Partnerships to power local economies

By Gary Woodman | 12 July 2017

Nigel Hudson and Gary Woodman explain how collaborative co-operation is ensuring Worcestershire h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A chance for us to rebuild

By Mark Morrin | 12 July 2017

The region’s cities look to be at the forefront of Northern Ireland’s future following the recent...

COUNCILLORS

High standards will help mayors deliver

By Dr. Jane Martin | 12 July 2017

Dr Jane Martin looks at the role of the new metro mayors who promote the seven principles of publ...

ELECTIONS

What do voters want?

By Mark Rogers | 12 July 2017

As the dust settles on the recent election results – and with more people seemingly turning up to...

COUNCILLORS

Are things getting too complex?

By Dan Corry | 12 July 2017

Over-complexity is making solutions more difficult to achieve, writes Dan Corry as he argues that...

FINANCE

Local government is not in crisis after Grenfell

By Ben Page | 12 July 2017

Grenfell fire could have happened to any council. Ben Page says the tragedy highlights how stretc...

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...