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Looking after the victims

1 November, 20191 November, 2019 by The Editorial Team

Local solutions are the best way to combat anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse, says Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC.

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Robert Jenrick MP

‘Vim and vigour’

3 October, 20191 October, 2019 by The Editorial Team

Speaking exclusively to first, local government’s new Secretary of State sets out his priorities for the sector.

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Gary Porter smiling

Making a difference

9 July, 20191 July, 2019 by The Editorial Team

Lord Gary Porter is standing down as Chairman of the LGA after four years in post. He talks to first about the ups and downs of a turbulent time in local government.

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Thinking differently

28 October, 20191 December, 2018 by The Editorial Team

More than one in 100 people in the UK are believed to have autism. But with the right support, there are no limits to what autistic people can achieve – according to a councillor with the condition.

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Real people, real services

7 November, 20182 October, 2018 by The Editorial Team

Complaints about councils can provide an early warning of where things are going wrong, says Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King

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Challenging the extremists

7 November, 20182 July, 2018 by The Editorial Team

Extremism threatens our values as a country – and councils have an important role to play in tackling it, according to Sara Khan, Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism

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An independent voice

7 November, 20185 June, 2018 by The Editorial Team

Councils need to understand the financial risks they face, warns Abdool Kara, Executive Leader, Local Services, at the National Audit Office.

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