‘Local government must remain local’ – DCN responds to Surrey decision
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) notes the Government’s decision to create two unitary councils in Surrey. Under plans approved by the Government, 11 district councils – the tier of principal local government closest to communities – and Surrey County Council are...
No evidence exists to support mega councils, study reveals
Spending and performance data shows no benefit from proposed 500k population size Claims that mega councils with populations in excess of 500,000 will save money and improve services have been plunged into further doubt by new research. The Government has embarked on...
Councils urged to partner with prisons and be ‘smart’ by employing ex-offenders – Norse Group
Councils are urged to support training schemes for ex-offenders and give them jobs following launch of innovative job scheme with HMP Norwich – a sponsored column by Norse Group Local government recruiters have been urged to turn words into action by...