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Take a few steps back to understand what failing hospitals really mean for the NHS – and why we need to do something serious when they do.

28 January 2013

Restoring trust to a broken system

25 January 2013

Last orders? How councils can protect local pubs from closure

25 January 2013

Shaping the councillor role for the future

25 January 2013

Lessons in leadership from a master of disaster

24 January 2013

CLIMATE CHANGE

Response to cold warms the heart

By Heather Jameson | 24 January 2013

Come rain or shine, The MJ brings you all the latest local government news – although we have bee...

WHITEHALL

If managers can share then so can members

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2013

Michael Burton looks at the questions raised from the members and efficiency agenda.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Diverse ideas for encouraging younger councillors

By Paul Wheeler | 23 January 2013

The need for younger councillors, representing a more diverse range of people, is being tackled, ...

FINANCE

National issues require local government involvement

By Paul Lankester | 23 January 2013

Appropriate levels of growth must be on all local authorities 'must do' list, says Paul Lankester.

HEALTH

The challenge of an ageing society

By John O’Brien | 23 January 2013

John O'Brien says the challenge where more people reach adulthood with disabilities and significa...