CLG select committee report on localism
The communities and local government select committee published its report on localism on 9 June following an extensive inquiry. The committee welcomes the government’s support of a localist approach, but questions its delivery. It suggests that there is no coherent definition of localism, and there is lack of clarity over who would ultimately be responsible…
Silicon Junction: a new collaborative space for creative industries
Creative industries in south west London are pulling together and using their proximity to a total benefit that is greater than the sum of their parts
Waste Policy Review 2011
This briefing summarises the outcome of the Government’s year long Waste Policy Review in England. It details and comments on the issues that will have greatest impact on local authorities.
CLG select committee report on localism
The CLG select committee has published its report on localism. It says there is incoherence in the government's approach and lack of vision over the future role of local government. This briefing summarises and comments on this interesting report.
Waste Policy Review
Last year, the Government embarked upon a full review of its waste policies in England in order to progress Coalition Agreement commitments to: “work towards a zero waste economy and encourage councils to pay people to recycle and work to reduce littering” introduce “measures to promote a huge increase in energy from waste through anaerobic…
The week ahead in local government 20/06/11
The week ahead in local government 20/06/11
Transparency, what transparency?
John Fowler takes a sceptical look at the DfE's transparency website.
Improving value for money in adult social care
This blog briefing describes the measures councils can consider to improve efficiency and outcomes.
NHS Reforms: Overview of the NHS Future Forum recommendations and Government response
This briefing describes and comments on the results of the listening exercise on NHS reforms and how the government has responded.
Never minds schools, it’s Barber who needs to learn the lessons of failure
Michael Barber, Tony Blair’s former chief education advisor and new joiner at Edexcel, is profiled in yesterday’s Education Guardian. The picture on the front page sums up the man brilliantly: he’s wearing the sharp suit and crisp white shirt that’s standard issue for a top-drawer consultant, but with a couple of reassuringly school-teacherly touches (thick-soled,…
