Riots and localism

10 August 2011

Breakdown of society – or the building of one?

By Heather Jameson | 10 August 2011

Heather Jameson sees some hope for Big Society in the wake of this week's riots in cities across ...

The gradual transition of local government

By John Ransford | 10 August 2011

John Ransford reflects upon the changes that have taken place during the forty years he has worke...

"Localising" funding and pooling goes to the core of local democracy

09 August 2011

Hacked off

By Claire Fox | 09 August 2011

Real democracy needs rather more than self-serving editorial which blurs the distinctions between...

What should councillors do in a riot?

09 August 2011

What is the new normal?

By Jonathan Werran | 09 August 2011

Jonathan Werran considers the impact of current global financial problems on the nation's public ...

A local approach to fraud

By Nicola Bulbeck | 09 August 2011

Local teams are key to effectively tackling fraud in Teignbridge and Torridge DC, says Nicola Bul...

In search of active engagment

By Stephen Bubb | 09 August 2011

Sir Stephen Bubb looks at the key details of the Localism Bill ahead of it entering the report st...

Nationalising the NHS. The role of the NHS Commissioning Board (NCB) in liberating the centre from the bother of localities.

09 August 2011