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Managing outsourcing risks

15/11/2016

While outsourcing may deliver genuine service transformation for councils, it also carries significant risks if it goes wrong. Paul Tombs outlines how councils can best plan for scenarios in which the provider fails to deliver on their contracts.

Managing highways: how to respond to the new Code of Practice

21/10/2016

Paul Tombs examines guidance from the updated Code of Practice for Highways Maintenance and what local authorities will need to maintain standards of service.

Top tips for pothole management: How to reduce the risk

08/04/2016

With the revised Highways Code set to make a risk-based approach more important than ever, Paul Tombs has put together the following top tips for local authorities.

Whole Place Community Budgets

27/01/2015

Paul Tombs argues that wiith increased power comes increased responsibility.

Tour de France Grand Depart: a rallying point for local communities

01/07/2014

Why the race offers an opportunity for authorities to engage with local groups.

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