Is this the time to be dropping the pilot?

By Michael Burton | 14 December 2011

The leader of Kent CC, Paul Carter, undoubtedly had other things on his mind when he addressed ou...

Predictions for the next twelve months

By Martin Horton | 14 December 2011

This is the time of year when journals publish predictions for what the next 12 months have in st...

Public Administration Select Committee: report on the Big Society

14 December 2011

The Falklands is a thriving example of complete unitary government

By Tim Thorogood | 14 December 2011

Tim Thorogood, who is stepping down as chief executive of the Falkland Islands Council, says its ...

My wish list for Christmas

By Nathan Elvery | 14 December 2011

Nathan Elvery gives some thoughts for a happy New Year.

FINANCE

Grant Thorton rate 1/3 of Councils at risk in survey of financial control survey

14 December 2011

Richard Stay is unsurprised at findings showing 1/3 of local authorities are at risk of financial...

HEALTH

Governance and commissioning in localities from now to April 2013.

14 December 2011

Reporting from a commissioning conference, Paul Corrigan reports how experts are navigating a cro...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Portas Review: Community Right to BID

14 December 2011

The Portas review into the future of high streets recommended a series of ideas and challenges fo...

The public sector's data gold mine

13 December 2011

LGiU Spring Conference: The Localism Act – Over to You

13 December 2011