Opinion from LGC
What sector leaders think about the issues that affect local government
Latest opinion
Michael White: a gloomy picture of A&E
The witnesses at the Commons health committee painted a grim picture of the state of accident and emergency departments in England, writes the Guardian and Health Service Journal columnist
CCGs given the robustness to lead
Clinical commissioning group leaders are not overawed by the challenges ahead, writes Alastair McLellan, editor of LGC’s sister title Health Service Journal
Mediawatch: Never a dull moment as Ukip hits the headlines
Weeks on from the local elections and Ukip continue to dominate the headlines
LGC View: Confidence survey
It is just possible to find some crumbs of comfort in our latest survey, writes Kaye Wiggins.
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
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Celebrating culture in austerity
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Michael White: two cheers for the Queen's Speech
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Francis demands more honesty from the NHS
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Shared leadership towards improved health and wellbeing outcomes
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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
Tony Travers
The electorate has pushed the alarm button
Ukip has tapped into the electorate’s distaste for the ‘elite’ politics of the established parties with their call for more power for local people, says Tony Travers
Inside Out
Inside Out: The cost of service cuts
We are all poorer for the current lack of compassion running through the government’s policies, says 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
