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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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