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FINANCE

Improving scrutiny in the public and private sector

By Paul Wheeler | 10 April 2013

Local scrutiny can build local coalitions of concern, says Paul Wheeler.

HEALTH

Why art aid pays off

By Claire Mansfield | 10 April 2013

Claire Mansfield explains why supporting the arts may be more lucrative than expected.

Local elections 2013 – LGiU Coverage

10 April 2013

WHITEHALL

Design for living

By Bob Neill | 10 April 2013

Bob Neill says the NPPF is starting to remove clutter and give people a document to make planning...

WHITEHALL

Politics in local government matter more than ever

By John Tizard | 10 April 2013

Local government is elected to take decisions on behalf of communities. John Tizard explains why ...

They want me to apply for my own job

08 April 2013

WHITEHALL

Where's the clarity?

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2013

There are some very real issues arising from welfare reform, says Heather Jameson.

FINANCE

Welfare reform needs to address the causes

By Michael Burton | 04 April 2013

Too often governments patch up problems without addressing the cause, says Michael Burton.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The decline of representative democracy

By Simon Parker | 04 April 2013

I don't know who's going to win the county council elections, but I'll make a bet that the loser ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils tapping into the social research base

By Abdool Kara | 04 April 2013

Abdool Kara on how he's joined the SOLACE foundation as a trustee, supporting the workstream on e...