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FINANCE

A matter of accountability

By Steve Freer | 24 January 2017

Steve Freer and Lord Gary Porter outline the PSAA and LGA’s expectations of the national audit sc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Keeping a grip in a post-Brexit world

By Nick Whitfield | 24 January 2017

As children’s services embark on another year in which nothing is certain, Nick Whitfield offers ...

REORGANISATION

Buckinghamshire's double vision

By Cllr Ralph Bagge | 24 January 2017

Reorganisation is essential to meet the challenges ahead, agree Buckinghamshire CC and its four d...

FINANCE

Crow like a rooster

By Tony Kirkham | 24 January 2017

In the Chinese year of the rooster, Tony Kirkham explains why councils must be trustworthy, hard-...

COUNCIL TAX

Surrey CC needs a masterful campaign

By Ben Page | 24 January 2017

Surrey CC's decision to hold a council tax referendum was a bold move, but will the odds are stac...

LONDON COUNCILS

Chanelling local expertise into the school system

By John O’Brien | 24 January 2017

Ahead of the consultation on a new National Funding Formula for schools, John O'Brien says the se...

DIGITAL

Handling fake news and misrepresentation online

By Allen Graham | 24 January 2017

Rushcliffe BC was recently the victim of a viral social media campaign. Allen Graham asks how cou...

THIRD SECTOR

Who are you?

By Dan Corry | 24 January 2017

What does the prime minister stand for? Dan Corry attempts to work out the puzzling PM.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Acting early for the parents of tomorrow

By Ian Thomas | 24 January 2017

Intervening early to support children’s life chances has been largely absent from national debate...

FINANCE

Stepping up to deliver inclusive growth

By Campbell Robb | 23 January 2017

With 100 days to go until voters elect mayors in seven city regions, The Joseph Rowntree Foundati...

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