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FINANCE

Debating the 'cost' of democracy

By Michael Burton | 01 May 2013

Democratic process impedes sensible decision-making, says Michael Burton.

FINANCE

Rebranding councils

By Cormac Smith | 01 May 2013

Our brand(reputation)is not what we say about ourselves, it is what other people say about us, sa...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Dangerous ideas within local government

By Simon Parker | 01 May 2013

Is it time for some dangerous thinking in local government? Asks Simon Parker.

WHITEHALL

Pulling the plug on programmes in progress

By Chris Waterman | 01 May 2013

Chris Waterman looks at the unholy alliance between Michael Gove and Michael Wilshaw.

LGiU coverage of the Local Elections 2013

30 April 2013

How much do councils spend on early action?

30 April 2013

Demise,rightsize and synergy related head count adjustment

30 April 2013

WHITEHALL

When ministers lose touch with reality

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2013

Governments, ministers, civil servants, advisers, frequently do not know what they are doing, acc...

FINANCE

The continuing financial retrenchment

By Ben Page | 25 April 2013

This week sees further evidence that George Osborne's work to balance the books is harder than e...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Can't get no satisfaction meeting residents' expectations?

By Alex Thomson | 25 April 2013

Alex Thomson says meeting residents' expectations is a thankless task as anyone who has worked in...