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Which is the best way to improve the behaviour of children in schools?
Should all councils face increased inspection of their children's services departments after Haringey's admission of failure in the 'Baby P' case?
Given its treatment of Haringey LBC do you still have faith in Ofsted?
Has your authority had to reassess the scope of regeneration projects in the wake of the credit crunch?
What should be the first step to improve the working conditions of social workers?
With a new chief exec in John Ransford, where should the LGA now focus its efforts?
Are council pension fund shortfalls a cause for serious concern?
Are you glad to see CPA replaced by CAA?
Will the ACAS decision on pay derail your spending plans?
Which of Lord Laming's recommendations will have the biggest impact on child protection?
Do you think local government funding will be hit in the upcoming budget?
Do you agree with ministers' plans to publish the salaries and benefits packages of senior officers in local government?
Are local government unions right to push for more than a 0.5% pay deal?
Should councils continue to use interim managers despite the high costs?
Will the measures outlined in the Budget help to re-invigorate the economy in your local area?
Are Manchester and Leeds the right areas to become new city regions?
Will a long term drive significantly improve social worker recruitment?
Why do the public feel dissatisfied with council services?
Will the MPs' expenses scandal affect voter turnout at the June 4 local elections?
Following the 'Baby P' sentencing and the publication of the second serious case review can Haringey LBC finally start to move on?
Will the on-going Westminster expenses scandal impact on the reputation of local politics?
Is John Denham the right choice for the new Communities Secretary?
Was it right to split local government minister Rosie Winterton across two departments?
Should LGPS administering authorities be allowed to mix money from their general fund and pension scheme when investing?
Should councils welcome Gordon Brown's public sector reforms?
Should chief executives and directors take a pay freeze\cut to help their organisation through the recession?
Are national political parties a help or a hindrance in local government?
Will localising crime powers and funding help the British justice system?
Will your council tighten data protection after it was announced that the Information Commissioner will be given powers to fine organisations in breech of the Data Protection Act?
Was the Local Government Employers right to increase the council pay offer?
Is your council/department looking to shed staff in light of the anticipated public sector spending freeze?
Do you think it is right for councils to share a chief executive?
Is the new £58M advertising campaign the best way to improve social worker recruitment?
Do you agree with the call to cap chief executives' pensions at £50,000 per annum?
Should the Government's housing focus shift from new builds to repairing existing properties?
Should councils back out of the 1% pay deal if they are legally allowed to do so?
Do you think it will be possible for the next administration to make anticipated cuts in public spending and protect jobs in local government?
Do you agree with the Conservative proposal of giving elected mayors the power to sack their council's chief executive?
Is it right for ministers to urge councils to sell off major assets in an effort to cut the deficit in public finances?
Do you think the reduction in public sector budgets will lead to more or less outsourcing?
Is the London Borough of Barnet's 'EasyCouncil' model an acceptable way to provide public services?
Do council officers have the right skills sets to deliver effective shared services with other public bodies?
Are social media sites an effective way of engaging local communities?
Do you agree with ministers' claims that the UK is on track to become a 'zero waste nation'?
Do you feel local government's strong track record on efficiency means it is an easy target for public sector cuts?
What do you believe are the barriers to innovation in local government service provision?
Do you feel CAA is a step in the right direction for local government inspection?
Should the Chancellor have opted for more ambitious plans to join up local public spending in his Pre Budget Report?
Is it right for the Government to centralise road grit supply through the ‘salt cell’?
Can effective websites deliver demonstrable efficiency savings for local government?
Do you agree with the Audit Commission that council newspapers represent good value for money?
Do you feel there is room in councils' budgets to offer staff pay increases and protect frontline services?
Do you think appointing a 'pubs minister' is the right approach to help save these important community focal points?
Is it right for ministers to attempt to force councils to provide election night vote counts?
What measures are most important to help councils prepare for the Carbon Reduction Commitment?
Do you think the measures highlighted in the Government's Putting the Frontline First report will help generate savings while safeguarding services?
Do you think a hung Parliament would have an adverse impact on councils' ability to provide effective services for their communities?
Do you agree with Audit Commission that council chief executive severance deals should be subject to greater scrutiny?
Do you think the Government's new Urban Challenge Fund will help councils deliver innovative local transport improvements?
In light of the recent CLG select committee report, do you feel local government has the skills and confidence to fight extremism in communities?
Do you agree with the recent CABE report that suburbs and neighbourhoods have been neglected in favour of urban centres?
Is the serious case review system for child protection too costly and too slow, while failing to deliver significant improvement, as claimed by the NSPCC recently?
Do you agree with the IPPR that support for the British National Party has arisen out of weak communities, poor education and low turnout rather than immigration issues?
An LGA study has found that stress is having a major impact on council staff. Is work-related stress having a negative impact on your colleagues and teams?
Do you feel the aspirations of Total Place are fully understood by your council’s management teams?
What is the first thing a new government should do for local government?
What major policy change should result from the local government finance review?
Are you encouraged by the coalition Government's pledge to remove £1.7bn of ring fencing from numerous grants to councils?
Are you happy that the Government is pressing ahead with plans to abolish CAA?
Would you take a pay cut in exchange for job security?
Do you believe local government can make the cuts set out by the coalition government and protect front line services?
Do you think the Government’s plans to allow councils to reinstate weekly waste collections will be a backwards step for recycling?
What should local government’s response be to David Cameron and Nick Clegg's letter asking for ideas on public sector cuts?
Do you agree with Eric Pickles' notion of 'non-jobs' in local government?
Should councils have a greater role in the delivery of public health services as set out in the NHS White Paper?
Can the Big Society be made into a reality?
Do you feel directly-elected police commissioners will help make the force more accountable?
Do you think the role of the council chief executive and elected mayor can be effectively combined following a US 'super mayor' model?
Do you feel area-wide, self-assessment, as suggested by the New Local Government Network, is an adequate replacement for CAA?
Do you agree with Eric Pickles' decision to disband the Audit Commission?
Should transport authorities switch off speed cameras and focus efforts elsewhere to boost road safety?
Are you confident Local Enterprise Partnerships will prove adequate replacements for Regional Development Agencies?
Can local public services cope with an ageing population given the expected surge in associated costs?
Do you back the call for local carbon budgets to help meet national carbon dioxide reduction targets?
Do you feel Suffolk CC's plan to become an 'enabling authority' is the right model for local government in a tight financial climate?
Do you feel Suffolk County Council's plan to become an 'enabling authority' is the right model for local government in a tight financial climate?
In light of the recent LGA survey on road salt levels, are you confident that stocks will be sufficient if the coming winter is as harsh as the last?
Telford & Wrekin plans to consult residents on cutting the number of councilors. Do you think this is a viable option for councils in the face of expected cuts?
How would you respond to the headline measures set out in the Comprehensive Spending Review?
Which areas of local transport do you think will be hardest hit by the comprehensive spending review?
Do you think Windsor and Maidenhead council's plans for 'big society reward points' will work?
Do you share the concern that the Government's housing benefit cap will lead to an exodus of people to poorer areas?
Should councils be able to charge for the processing of Freedom of Information requests?
Do you agree with councils lobbying for an increase in parking fines to bring them in line with those levied in London?
Do you think the dramatic cut to Local Government Group chief John Ransford's salary package will increase pressure on senior local government pay?
Do you agree that the transparency agenda in local government results in greater efficiency and better management?
Is the Localism Bill over-hyped or does it contain some useful powers?
Is the Localism Bill over-hyped or does it contain some useful powers?
Do you agree with Government efforts to promote electric vehicles?
Should councils follow ethical codes when it comes to advertising on their websites and in publications?
Do you believe Local Enterprise Partnerships will foster new ways of working for local government and other agencies?
Do you believe PFI has delivered best value for money in funding public infrastructure?
Do you believe Communities Secretary Eric Pickles remains 'a massive fan of local government', as he claimed last week?
Do you share Lord Wei's view that the voluntary sector should adapt to current financial conditions rather than protesting over cuts?
Do you feel David Cameron's public services plans will see council services run by business rather than voluntary groups or charities?
What is your view of the New Homes Bonus Scheme?
Do you feel David Cameron's 'happiness index' will be a useful tool to help formulate policy?
Do you agree with the Smith Institute’s recommendation for a 'council of the North' to ensure issues affecting Northern England are fairly represented in Westminster?
Should councillors be included on the proposed new GP health commissioning boards?
Given events in Japan, should councils resist plans for new nuclear reactors in the UK or seek to quell concerns?
Do you believe Enterprise Zones as set out in the Budget will stimulate sustainable growth?
Do you feel councillors should embrace technology in order for them to engage effectively with the communities they serve?
Do you agree that the LGA should seek judicial review over the Government's plans to top-slice cash from councils to pay for academies?
Do you agree with recent Best Value guidance which repeals the duty on councils to involve citizens?
Does your council have the right structures, policies and procedures in place to explore new service delivery models such as mutuals?
Are you concerned that proposed localisation of business rates will transfer significant risks to local authorities?
Do you believe Newcastle City Council's plans to introduce a 'minimum living wage' for council staff will help boost the local economy?
Do you share local government consultant Steve Bundred's view that some councils face and autumn crisis on their budgets, having reluctantly approved cuts?
Do you believe giving people a direct say on setting local budget priorities will result in better services?
Do you agree that councils will be 'left out in the cold' as a result of the power shifts which could result from the Localism Bill?
Do you feel the waste review will spell the end of government pressure on councils to reintroduce weekly waste collections?
Do you feel the waste review will spell the end of government pressure on councils to reintroduce weekly waste collections?
Is the coalition's brand of "localism" working?
Following last week's LGA, do you believe ministers' tough 'first phase' of cuts for local government is now over, and liberation and new powers will follow?
Do you share concerns that turnover of council chief executives could destabilise a sector struggling with budget cuts?
Do you think the Government's resource review is a positive step?
The NLGN claims Big Society needs ‘active local government for it to be successful. Can councils fulfil this role?
Do you broadly support the Government’s proposals for business rates?
Do you agree with Eric Pickles' call for councils to dispose of their assets?
Do you support the idea of evicting or withholding the benefits of those convicted of rioting?
Is your council considering changing job terms and conditions in the face of cuts?
Will the proposed planning reforms deliver sustainable growth?
Should local government be responsible for funding a replacement to the 50p top rate income tax through an extra council tax band?
Following last week's Mirrlees Review, is it time for ministers and councils to oversee a full revaluation of homes for local tax purposes?
Do you understand the current public sector pensions review and what it might mean for your scheme?
Do you endorse the government's Weekly Collections Support Scheme announced by Eric Pickles last week?
Do you agree that adjusted accrual rates and increased contributions should deliver Treasury required saving in the local government pension scheme?
Do you believe the Government's proposed 'Troubled Families Unit' will help cut waste?
Do you feel your local authority is making best use of its property assets?
Given the possibility of further outsourcing in the face of cuts, do you feel your council is equipped to broker the best contracts with the private sector?
Unison members last week voted in favour of industrial action later this month. Do you support the outcome of the ballot?
Do you believe ministers should extend the community budgets programme to boost local regeneration initiatives?
Now the Localism Act has been passed, have you got any plans to use the power of general competence?
Are you encouraged by plans in George Osborne's Autumn Statement to invest in infrastructure in the regions?
Do you support the Empty Homes campaign calling on central and local government to sell or let empty properties at discounted rates?
Do you endorse ministers' plans to hold a referendum if a local authority looks to increase its council tax by more than 3.5%?
Do you endorse ministers' plans to hold a referendum if a local authority looks to increase its council tax by more than 3.5%?
Do you share the view that the localisation of business rates will widen the economic gap between the North and South?
Do you believe health and social care services can be effectively integrated?
Should councils take the 'one-off' funding from Government and freeze council tax for the next financial year?
Do you feel the Government's Community Trigger initiative will help tackle anti-social behaviour?
What is your view of the Government's Weekly Collections Support Scheme?
Do you agree with the High Court ruling that Bideford Council acted unlawfully by holding prayers as part of a formal council meeting?
Do you agree that a multi-agency approach, as favoured by the Government, can help tackle underage and binge drinking at the local level?
Are you satisfied that councils fully assess flooding risk before approving new development?
Do you believe a range of independent shops is more important to local economic revival than large, major retailer-led development schemes?
Should the government attempt to kick-start the ailing housing market by the NewBuy Guarantee initiative?
s private investment in major roads the best way to arrest what prime minister David Cameron calls 'decades of degradation'?
Do you think local bus networks, crippled by funding shortages, will be helped by new Government reforms?
Is a workplace parking levy a viable option for councils to raise additional revenues for transport infrastructure in the current economic climate?
Are you in favour of the Government's 'late night levy' to help meet the costs of cleaning up after binge drinkers?
Do you agree with the suggestion of docking benefit for parents of primary school children who play truant?
Do you support the Coalition Government's plans to impose further restrictions on Whitehall spending?
Is improved cycling-specific infrastructure essential to to help promote cycling in the local transport mix?
Are you surprised that most cities in the UK rejected the chance to move to a system of a directly-elected mayor?
Can parking policy for new developments adequately accommodate car ownership rates?
Should local authorities have to 'share' half of their business rates with Whitehall?
Will the 12 town centres chosen to be the first Portas Pilots be successful in revitalising their high streets?
Do you support the deal struck by employers and unions on the Local Government Pension Scheme?
Will Eric Pickles' payment-by-results scheme help councils tackle the problem of troubled families?
Should the Government introduce new legislation to better regulate the scrap metal industry?
Does the adult social care system need a radical overhaul in light of predictions it will pass 45% of council budgetary spending by 2020?
Will the power to appoint their own auditors make local government more accountable?
Was the Government right to defer the issue of social care funding until the next spending review?
Should local authorities look to outsourcing public services to make efficiency savings?
Should the Government lift restrictions on how councils can use locally raised revenues?
Do you agree with the LGiU survey that riots are unlikely to occur again this year?
Will outsourcing back office functions and frontline services be enough to meet the cuts made to local government funding?
Do you back the Government's proposed changes to the local government pension scheme?
Do you agree that Section 106 requirements should be dropped?
Will clamping down on benefit fraud help local authorities cover the cost of delivering council tax benefit schemes, as suggested by the Government?
Is the public sector right to strike over the proposed caps on pay?
Should there be an opt-in payment system when the new Universal Credit is introduced?
Is it right that councils commit to paying their staff the 'living wage'?
Should councils reinstate weekly bin collections?
Do you agree with Eric Pickles that the Government will meet its target of helping 120,000 troubled families by 2015?
Should the Government abandon plans to reform the planning system?
Do you expect to see an increase in the number of low-income residents refusing to pay council tax next year?
Do you think council budget cuts will result in widespread axing of services?
Should London councils place homeless families in temporary accommodation outside the Capital?
Does more need to be done to rebalance regional transport spending?
Will the newly-elected PCCs improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the police force?
Should the Government contribute funding to ensure households at risk of flooding can get insurance?
Will Pickles honour his vow to end 'golden goodbyes' for council chief executives?
Will the spending cuts outlined in the Autumn Statement impact on councils' ability to boost local economic growth?
Will the financial settlement make more councils 'financially unviable' as suggested by SOLACE?
Is the Government right to cap social care costs?
Will the Government's new state pension proposals 'scupper' reforms to Local Government Pension Schemes as claimed by GMB?
Should all local authorities introduce a Living Wage for their employees?
Would plans to axe the census from 2021 make it harder for councils to develop future public services?
Is it right that local authorities directly benefiting from the HS2 should help fund the project?
Do you think health secretary Jeremy Hunt was right to introduce a £75,000 cap on the care costs people pay over their lifetime?
Should the Government remove all ring-fencing from local authority funding as part of future city deals?
Should councils accept the Government's deal to freeze council tax for 2013/14?
Should councils cut union facility time to save funds?
Should the Government use next week's budget to remove the housing borrowing cap, as suggested by the LGA?
Do you agree with Liam Fox that there should be a five-year freeze on public spending?
Are councils responsible for the demise of the high street, as suggested by Tory peer Lord Wolfson?
Will disabled people be disproportionately hit by changes to the welfare system?
Should councils be given greater power to veto certain shops on the high street such as payday lenders and bookmakers?
Should publicity rules be tightened to stop councils from publishing their own newspapers?
Was Eric Pickles right to offer concessions on the controversial proposals for home extensions?
Should the Government introduce compulsory first-time voting?
Does UKIP's success in the local elections signify a seismic change' away from the three national parties?
Should more councils reduce the number of staff earning more than £100,000 a year?