Is the Government looking to retreat on FTs? – It could move forward if it had the nerve.

05 October 2011

The Osborne council tax freeze bung

By Michael Burton | 04 October 2011

Perhaps the Conservatives should take up the emblem of a sofa for their annual conference this week.

Local government and the third sector working together

By Stephen Bubb | 04 October 2011

Stephen Bubb considers why it is important for both local government and third sector to work tog...

The return of public health to local government

By Sandra Whiles | 04 October 2011

District councils can understand the health issues facing their communities, says Sandra Whiles.

The three main local government speeches from Party Conference season

04 October 2011

The spectacle of attack on planning reforms.

By Harry Phibbs | 04 October 2011

Harry Phibbs looks at the spectacle of the attacks by the National Trust and CPRE on planning ref...

Update – Draft National Planning Policy Framework

04 October 2011

Report: The Future of Local Government's Role in the School System

03 October 2011

What we're actually about: a response to David Walker

03 October 2011

The next retreat on NHS reform?

03 October 2011