Local Elections: What voters really want from their councils
With voters heading to the polls tomorrow, a recent YouGov survey reveals what local issues matter most — and the answers are not always what you might expect.
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Whole Place Community Budgets
27/01/2015 Paul Tombs argues that wiith increased power comes increased responsibility. |
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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. |
