Burglaries in Huddersfield have been cut by one third and theft from vehicles by one fifth. This crimebusting success has been achieved through a partnership between West Yorkshire police, Kirklees ...

This ground-breaking study provides a balanced investigation into the significance of the so-called ‘information age’ to contemporary government. It examines available perspectives on the relationship ...

The arrangements local councils have in place to counter benefit fraud are to be examined by the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate as part of its latest work programme. The Inspectorate is also to make ...

A major new report has concluded that Britain’s social housing system needs to be “urgently and radically” overhauled to deal with the growing problem of overcrowding. The 40-page report, ‘Room to ...

Local councils have joined the Health and Safety Executive to issue a joint Statement of Intent setting out their commitment to improving how they work together to improve health and safety at work.

The work and funding of the Local Government Management Board are to come under scrutiny in a review due to start shortly. The review has been prompted by the changing local government scene and ...

Harkness HShares dozens of inspiring stories of people who created their most satisfying careers at an age when others were simply ‘put out to pasture’. Charts a course of clear action steps for ...

Government to tackle one of the biggest tensions between the two.

Research released today shows widespread support among parents for changes to the school curriculum to include compulsory vocational learning. The study has been conducted by the educational ...

Public sector organisations which fail to meet deadlines to tackle the Millennium bug can expect to be tackled by the Government. In her latest quarterly report to Parliament, Margaret Beckett, who ...

In this book David Kantor explores the human domain of how we think and interact. It helps with managing our own actions and understanding the actions of those we work with, live with and interact ...

Patience Atkinson-Gregory has some tips for growing edible plants in containers in community spaces. Container gardening has become increasingly popular over the past decade, offering more flexibility ...