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HEALTH

Standing on the precipice with no financial cushion

By Heather Jameson | 06 April 2016

With serious concerns raised over reorganisation, devolution and Greater Manchester's latest heal...

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...

PAY

Gimme a mayor after midnight

By Paul Wheeler | 06 April 2016

Paul Wheeler gives his recommendations for aspiring mayors in Merseyside and Greater Manchester

FINANCE

Counting the coffers

By Adele Taylor | 06 April 2016

Adele Taylor says investment from local government now could pay dividends in coming years

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Beware the Eurocrats' agenda

By Claire Fox | 06 April 2016

Claire Fox asks why is there not greater local government support for Brexit when serious questio...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A safe way forward

By Dave Hill | 06 April 2016

As he takes on the role of president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services, Dave...

FINANCE

Cat's out the bag

By Louise Round | 06 April 2016

With councils dealing with wide-ranging issues from fly tipping to feral cats, Louise Round urges...

FINANCE

Lay the first stone

By Paul O'Brien | 06 April 2016

Paul O'Brien says current housing policy must be demolished and replaced with greater support for...

FINANCE

The hard work has just begun

By Tom Stannard | 01 April 2016

Tom Stannard considers devolution progress in Greater Manchester and says councils must still be ...

DCLG

Another initiative joins the Whitehall scrapheap

By Michael Burton | 01 April 2016

Michael Burton considers the downfall of the Public Service Transformation Network and asks what ...