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What did the party conference season tell us about local government?

18 October 2012

Learning from complaints

By Dr Jane Martin | 17 October 2012

Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin, explains how public redress for local services will w...

Updated guide to Localism Act

17 October 2012

FINANCE

We need a brighter, 'edgy' SOLACE

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2012

SOLACE needs a strong voice to defend the sector, according to Heather Jameson.

WHITEHALL

Troubled families agenda takes the centre stage

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2012

Who owns the troubled families agenda? Asks Michael Burton.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wanted: A clear vision

By John Tizard | 17 October 2012

Strategic leadership is core to a successful council, but such an approach needs careful thought,...

HEALTH

Bridging the gap in social care

By Neil Griffiths | 17 October 2012

The growing financial burden of social care is one of the biggest challenges facing local authori...

WHITEHALL

In praise of Eric

By Bob Neill | 17 October 2012

Bob Neill claims his former boss, communities secretary Eric Pickles, has brought central and loc...

WHITEHALL

Losing the eligibilty to vote

By Paul Wheeler | 17 October 2012

Paul Wheeler looks at the Government's plans to move towards individual voting registration by 2015.

HEALTH

Time is running out for looking after older people

By Cllr Phil Harrison | 17 October 2012

Oldham's Cllr Phil Harrison explains what the Government can do to help councils sort out their d...