Opinion from LGC
What sector leaders think about the issues that affect local government
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Patient feedback coming to a council near you
Quality Health chief Daniel Ratchford discusses NHS patient feedback and how this can drive improvement in council care services
Celebrating culture in austerity
Hull City Council’s chief executive explains why the authority is willing to spend £10m at a time of austerity to become a UK City of Culture.
Michael White: two cheers for the Queen's Speech
The Queen’s Speech elicited a lacklustre response from MPs, who focussed on waylaying health tourism at passport control, writes Guardian and Health Service Journal columnist Michael White
Francis demands more honesty from the NHS
The barrister who led the Mid Staffordshire inquiry demands honesty from the NHS, but “the truth” is often in the eye of the beholder, writes Alastair McLellan, editor of LGC’s sister title Health Service Journal
Shared leadership towards improved health and wellbeing outcomes
Peer challenge is an effective way to get to the heart of issues and develop practical solutions, says Joyce Redfearn
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A pressing case for county-focused local growth deals
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LGC View - A race against time
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Michael White: UKIP and the NHS
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Trusts risk unwanted legacy with short-term savings
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Power and control: the state of local government funding
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Achieving true integration
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LGC View - Ukip in the council chamber
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Michael White: vultures circle the NHS
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We need a stronger prescription for medical leadership
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Cancer’s hidden price tag
Tony Travers
Loosen the constraints to help London grow
The chair of the London Finance Commission says his report could provide a blueprint for devolution to English cities
Inside Out
Inside Out: Being fair to Ukip
A new political dynamic, sometimes with no leading party, can make for interesting times for senior officers, writes LGC’s Insider
MediaWatch
Mediawatch: Sexing up single person's discount
Recent news reports will leave councils hoping for greater council tax freedom feeling deflated
