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FINANCE

Reach for a helpful partnership

By Dan Corry | 04 May 2016

Local government must not lock charities out of work and should use devolution to bring about dra...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Looking out for the whistle-blowers

By Cathy James | 03 May 2016

Cathy James says it is about time the Government acts to support and celebrate whistle-blowers wh...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A lifeline for vulnerable children

By Javed Khan | 03 May 2016

With successful schemes helping care leavers spread their wings, Javed Khan says local authoritie...

EDUCATION

Getting into a muddle over the nation's education

By Heather Jameson | 26 April 2016

With evidence proving council run schools perform better than academies, Heather Jameson says the...

FINANCE

Are we here or there?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 26 April 2016

Local identity and ‘connectedness’ are under increasing pressure. Dr Jonathan Carr-West explains ...

FINANCE

Key messages from The MJ Future Forum

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2016

Local government had much to chew over at The MJ Future Forum. Michael Burton delivers the lesson...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The long and winding road

By Lord Porter | 26 April 2016

As the Housing and Planning Bill returns to the Commons, Lord Porter explains the many battles wa...

FINANCE

Fielding the 'hospital pass'

By Norma Atlay | 26 April 2016

Norma Atlay says devolution of funding cuts mean councils must be ready to make tough decisions o...

PLANNING

Breaking the broadband barriers

By Bob Neill | 26 April 2016

Bob Neill MP urges authorities to get to grips with the opportunities presented by better digital...

FINANCE

Seeking value in a privatised world

By Dr Laurence Ferry | 26 April 2016

Dr Laurence Ferry warns local government cannot rely on armchair auditors when it is facing a sig...

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