Councils should get on with their own community budget plans despite the pilots

By Michael Burton | 11 November 2011

The LGA and its leaders are right to criticise the modest ambitions of the next round of communit...

What would a digital champion do for your authority?

11 November 2011

C'llr Awards 2012: Leader of the Year

10 November 2011

A rethink over commission axe?

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2011

Chairing a conference on local government audit last week was an interesting experience.

Markets, business and the creation of innovative value for money health care for NHS patients.

10 November 2011

Grandstand view

By David Walker | 09 November 2011

David Cameron, has shown himself to be as interventionist and intolerant as any of his predecesso...

More than a fringe benefit

By Nick Raynsford | 09 November 2011

Reform of council tax benefit will have a major impact on local authority finances says Nick Rayn...

C'llr Awards 2012: Online Councillor of the Year

09 November 2011

We're looking for new briefing writers

09 November 2011

Medical and resource decisions. Should GPs make them both?

09 November 2011