10 ways councils are making budgets go further
Discover 10 ways councils are stretching budgets further, from digital transformation and energy efficiency to community partnerships and data-driven decision-making.
Government announces end to ‘Duty To Involve’
18/04/2011 In the latest government consultation on Best Value, a single sentence heralds the end of the duty on councils to involve their public. Davy Jones asks if this is the right thing for the sector. |
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So, how are we doing so far?
25/01/2010 The CAA results are out, balance sheets have been written, and the first heads have rolled, and already the Conservatives are threatening to scrap it! Davy Jones joins The MJ debate on the verdict so far |
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Power to the local people
15/08/2007 Local Strategic Partnerships are gathering more and more responsibility - but lack democratic accountability. Should they be elected, asks Davy Jones? |
