Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
Local authorities should be given more freedom over the tax revenues they can generate, writes Nigel Wilcock
Paul Bradbury explains how local government organisations are collaborating to find a smarter way of working using technology
You hear library and you instantly think cuts and closures. But there are plenty of examples of where innovation and investment are making a difference
Stuart Patrick details what is happening in Glasgow and how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience
Discussing the latest issues affecting local government, Cllr Judith Blake discusses contingency planning for winter weather
Discussing the latest issues affecting local government, Cllr Philip Atkins addresses the housing affordability crisis
As we reach halfway through 2018, Government Business lists our top read features and news articles since January.
Discussing the latest issues affecting local government, Cllr Ian Hudspeth addresses county school transport funding
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Tony Lewis looks at why the government must change its approach to tackling air quality
With poor air quality responsible for as many as 40,000 deaths a year, GB looks at the councils improving air quality through innovation and efficiency
Having a network of collaborative leaders is essential to leading whole system change, write Oliver Excell and Tony Wood
The future of local government is unclear, with 2018 beginning amid the same financial uncertainty. GB takes a look back at our top read features from last year
Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, explains how the region is meeting increasing challenges with courage, optimism and innovation
Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive at the Local Government Information Unit, looks at the likely trends for local government in the new year
Six new mayors were elected to lead the combined authority in their region on 4 May. GB looks at the leaders, and what their priorities are
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