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John Fowler, LGiU Policy Manager, took part in a debate hosted by Guardian Local Leaders about the role of the council within education.
The LGO is releasing information about complaints – local authorities have a choice about what they do with it. Dr Jane Martin’s article references LGiU research conducted earlier this year.
Concerns about councils’ ability to deliver the Care Bill remained as it was sent back to the House of Commons. Jonathan Carr-West offered his thoughts to The MJ.
The Local Government (LGA) called on the Government has called for no more cuts as councils prepare for the ‘crunch year’ of 2015/16. Jonathan Carr-West offered his emphasised that as we look to the future, planning would be crucial to ensure that local authorities were able to meet growing demand and diminishing resources.
LGiU Policy Manager, John Fowler, writes for the LGC about local government children’s services.
The MJ covers the launch of our new guide to mapping preventative spend.
ALDC have covered the launch of the 2014 C’llr Achievement Awards.
ALDC covers the launch of our new guide to tracking preventative spend.
Josephine Suherman, LGiU Policy & Public Affairs Trainee, talks to Lib Dem Voice about the launch of the 2014 C’llr Achievement Awards.
Andrew Walker, LGiU Policy Researcher, speakers to Shelter about why local authorities need greater freedom to raise standards within the private rented sector.
