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Highest performing councils in adult social care

Highest performing councils in adult social care

Next Wednesday we will reveal the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care.

by Henrietta Curzon - February 18, 2020

Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?

Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?

We are publishing our third ‘Which Councils Are Best?’ report and sharing insight at the upcoming NCAS conference.

by Ralph Cook - November 13, 2019

Performance anxiety

Performance anxiety

I’m really looking forward to attending the LGA conference this week in Bournemouth, I’m particularly looking forward to debates on sector performance. I share my three key learnings about productivity in the public sector.

by Jon Ainger - July 1, 2019

Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult social care?’

Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult…

Our top ten councils for adult social care analysis was the cover story of the MJ five weeks ago, and despite being somewhat nervous beforehand, I've been really pleased with the response.

by Jeremy Cooper - April 2, 2019

The ‘Value for Money’ agenda should focus on maximising outcomes

The ‘Value for Money’ agenda should focus on maximising…

Crucially, value for money isn’t about efficiency

by Martin Cresswell - January 15, 2019

Top 10 most productive councils in England: 2018

Top 10 most productive councils in England: 2018

Which councils are spending their money most effectively and getting the best outcomes for citizens?

by Jon Ainger - November 22, 2018

Resilience is largely irrelevant. Local government needs to focus on productivity

Resilience is largely irrelevant. Local government needs to…

The recent LGC article (‘Divisions over resilience index but officers open to new approach’) raises some interesting questions about how…

by Martin Cresswell - August 10, 2018

The IMPOWER INDEX at the CIPFA Annual Conference

The IMPOWER INDEX at the CIPFA Annual Conference

IMPOWER shared the latest updates from the IMPOWER INDEX with Finance Directors at the recent CIPFA annual conference.

by Amy Crowson - July 23, 2018

Council performance doesn’t matter when it comes to local election results

Council performance doesn’t matter when it comes to local…

This article was originally published in The MJ on 24 May 2018. Much of the analysis of the May local…

by Jon Ainger - May 25, 2018

Children’s placements: switching from lottery to logic

Children’s placements: switching from lottery to logic

I am pleased that the debate on funding for children’s services is getting more traction at a national level,…

by Alastair Thompson - April 25, 2018

How productive is local government?

How productive is local government?

It was going to happen sooner or later, and in reality, given the scale of the challenge that local government…

by Martin Cresswell - February 13, 2018

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