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Conclusions from the LGA conference

04 July 2011

There are three main messages to be drawn from last week's successful LGA conference in Birmingha...

LGiU report feeds into the thinking of the Dilnot report

04 July 2011

When hesitation and retreat becomes a habit, it's very hard for governments to shift into forward gear again.

04 July 2011

The Big Society needs failure

01 July 2011

Bill Stickers is innocent ok!

By Claire Fox | 30 June 2011

Council crackdowns on leaflets and posters are in danger of sanitising public space and killing o...

Criminal Justice: Breaking the Cycle consultation the Government response

30 June 2011

Devolution by default

By John Atkinson | 29 June 2011

Community Based Budgets offer a fantastic opportunity for councils says John Atkinson.

Sustaining the reputation of local government in difficult times

29 June 2011

Why we need to enter a new "renaissance of confidence" in local government

29 June 2011

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A manifesto for mayors

By Colin Copus | 29 June 2011

Directly elected mayors could pave the way for a powerful new system local government, but only i...