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HEALTH

Variety is the spice of life

By Alexandra Jones | 12 April 2016

As regions overcome major challenges on agreeing devolution deals, Alexandra Jones says ministers...

FINANCE

The brave way forward for finances

By Tracie Evans | 12 April 2016

Haringey is now in year two of its three-year corporate plan, workforce plan and medium-term fina...

NEW LOCAL

A devolution disaster

By Simon Parker | 12 April 2016

From disputed devo deals to MPs moaning over metro mayors, Simon Parker asks what is going wrong ...

DCLG

Reorganisation makes a comeback

By Dennis Reed | 12 April 2016

Professor Steve Leach and Dennis Reed analyse the latest action on reorganisation and ask whether...

FINANCE

Give us everything

By Mark Rogers | 12 April 2016

Mark Rogers says what local government really needs is commitment to devolution across Westminster

FINANCE

Not enough detail in businesss rate retention game

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2016

Following last week’s list of naysayers, this week’s local government cynicism award goes to Live...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Under the microscope

By Stuart Gallimore | 12 April 2016

How often should staff come under scrutiny? Stuart Gallimore says inspectors must recognise the l...

HEALTH

Word is your honour

By Michael Burton | 08 April 2016

Michael Burton says the Government must be honest on both public health responsibilities and its ...

COUNCILLORS

In tribute to Cllr Darren Cooper

By Jan Britton | 06 April 2016

Jan Britton says Cllr Darren Cooper will be sorely missed at Sandwell MBC following his sudden de...

Governments should practice what they preach

By Michael Burton | 06 April 2016

Michael Burton says the Government has once again failed to put its word into action in its respo...