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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The 'wicked issues' are still an issue

By Michael Burton | 19 June 2013

A dozen years ago the local government buzzword phrase to describe intractable socio-economic cha...

HEALTH

The blame game

By Paul O'Brien | 19 June 2013

Paul O'Brien on taking the rap for public health.

FINANCE

The emerging powers of district councils

By Allen Graham | 19 June 2013

District councils are increasingly adopting a commercial approach to maximise efficiency and inco...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Caught in a game of tactics

By Dan Corry | 19 June 2013

Decisions made in the Spending Review are partly the product of government game playing, writes D...

WHITEHALL

Localism means taking risks for rewards

By Max Wind-Cowie | 19 June 2013

Making a difference is a risky business, but Whitehall has to let local government take the risks...

HEALTH

Improving the confidence of whistleblowers

By Andrew McConnell | 19 June 2013

Andrew McConnell looks at the policies in place for reporting public sector malpractice.

Connected Localism

19 June 2013

Labour – the road to 2015

18 June 2013

Scrutiny: unleashing the power of individual voices

17 June 2013

Is compulsory landlord licensing the answer to poor standards in the private rented sector?

13 June 2013