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MP's Panorama comments were dangerous

By Andrew Webb | 16 January 2014

Media portrayals are the most influential way that most people find out about their local childre...

New year new budget

16 January 2014

Can Britain afford to punch above its weight in world affairs?

By Jonathan Werran | 15 January 2014

Having lost its empire, is UK too broke to pay for a place on the global top table? asks Jonathan...

HEALTH

Councils overlooked in obesity epidemic

By Jonathan Carr-West | 15 January 2014

Strategic role of councils curious by its omission given nation's losing battle against obesity, ...

Feeling undervalued looking for a new job

15 January 2014

FINANCE

Clearing the decks

By Dan Corry | 15 January 2014

With election fever on the horizon, Dan Corry highlights the trend at this stage for ministers to...

FINANCE

Soapbox by Simon Parker

By Simon Parker | 15 January 2014

Combined authorities represent the hope of next phase localism and a long-term answer to English ...

FINANCE

PluggedIN: Abdool Kara

By Abdool Kara | 15 January 2014

Swale BC chief would appreciate greater consistency from DCLG in 2014.

CLIMATE CHANGE

District View by Nicola Bulbeck

By Nicola Bulbeck | 15 January 2014

A strong community resilience programme, sandbags and team spirit saved South Devon from Christma...

HEALTH

Revolutionising local care services

By Brandon Lewis | 15 January 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis on how councils should respond to pooled budgets and the ...