The challenge of radical change

By Abdool Kara | 14 July 2011

Abdool Kara looks at how, in politics, radical changes are not easy to implement when a party is ...

The media's fascination with council 'fat cats'

By Ben Page | 14 July 2011

Ben Page looks at how the constant negative media coverage on local government 'fat cats' has had...

Localising business rates

By Nicola Bulbeck | 14 July 2011

Nicola Bulbeck considers Nick Clegg's recent announcement at the LGA Conference on plans to local...

FINANCE

The pension scheme is doing fine

By Brian Strutton | 13 July 2011

Despite comments from ministers, the Local Governemnt Pension Scheme is in good shape, says Brian...

From crisis intervention to prevention?

13 July 2011

Looking at a more proactive approach to digital communications

13 July 2011

"We will maintain constancy of purpose.."

13 July 2011

HEALTH

The Dilnot report

By Stephen Bubb | 12 July 2011

Stephen Bubb is optimistic about the conclusions of the Dilnot commission.

Will the government put its money where its localist mouth is?

12 July 2011

Localism needs to be bolder if councils are "to be truly innovative"

12 July 2011