Editorial changes at The MJ

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

Michael Burton describes why an expanding local government portfolio has led to editorial changes...

National Planning Policy Framework

06 October 2011

Unwrapping urban myths

By Claire Fox | 06 October 2011

House building has failed to keep pace with demand. We need more new homes, according to Claire Fox.

Cut in haste but repent at leisure

By Derek Myers | 06 October 2011

Derek Myers makes the case for retaining the role of chief executive posts in local government.

Traveller's tales

By Tony Ball | 06 October 2011

A mantle of human rights has been drapped around Dale Farm and politicised a planning row into a ...

Talking of controlling Foundation Trusts, just who is in charge of Government policy?

06 October 2011

Outlook for sector is looking sunnier

By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2011

As with the rest of the UK, an unseasonably warm sun has been shining on local government this week.

The choice between raising taxes or cutting spending

By Graham Black | 05 October 2011

Graham Black looks at the figures published by the Government,on the tax gap, for local and natio...

The purpose of our town centres

By John O’Brien | 05 October 2011

The British high street is a construct which is innately part of our national identity, says John...

Whatever the question the answer is a bicycle

05 October 2011