And the winner is.....localism

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2011

The Government’s decision to back down on forcing councils into weekly bin collection is a step f...

Plugged In

By Alexandra Jones | 15 June 2011

Once in power, most governments find their fervent commitment to decentralisation starts to fade,...

Are we heading for a period of industrial action in the public sector

15 June 2011

Never minds schools, its Barber who needs to learn the lessons of failure

15 June 2011

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Communities for Local Government

15 June 2011

Seeking clarity on localism

By Mark Conrad | 15 June 2011

Mark Conrad considers whether Greg Clark should push David Cameron for a tighter coalition defini...

So what does it all add up to?

15 June 2011

ENVIRONMENT

Will the policy review be a wasted opportunity?

14 June 2011

Next week, the unveiling of the Government's waste policy review will be upon us...

Making room at the top

By David Walker | 14 June 2011

The new leader of the LGA will face an uphill battle making sure its voice commands the attention...

First signs of a real shift in power. Watching who is under attack can reveal who really matters.

14 June 2011