The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Council Tax referendums: power to the people?
Since the 2012-13 financial year, council tax increases beyond the government’s limit can trigger local referendums. But are they having an impact on policy?
The Council Tax: before and after localism
Local government spending in Great Britain ….
Performance appraisals – does the public sector need to be more innovative?
By Heather Cameron
In a time of austerity, there is increasing pressure to get the best out of staff in order to improve organisational performance, particularly in the public sector.
Staff ….
Fairness Commissions: tackling poverty and inequality in the UK
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by Stacey Dingwall
Next month, Brighton and Hove will become the latest council area to ….
Digital – making the case for investment within local government
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By Steven McGinty
In March, a report by Nesta and ….
Secure care in Scotland: measuring outcomes and sharing practice
By Rebecca Jackson
There are five centres which offer secure care in Scotland, with around 100 of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people placed within these units. Placements happen if they are deemed to be a risk to themselves, or others, within ….
Are you a managerial fox or a smart citizen? The books creating a buzz amongst our members
Entrance to our Glasgow office – 95 Bothwell Street
One of the things that many people are surprised to find out is that we have a real library here in our Glasgow office. Created over forty ….
Rent controls: lessons from Berlin?
Image: James Carson
In March 2016, a study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research highlighted the growing problem of rising rents in the UK. ….
