Local Government

The social GP

A collaborative approach to troubled families in the Netherlands shows that local leadership can come from many levels, as Bas Denters, Pieter-Jan Klok and Mirjan Oude Vrielink explain

The city of Enschede, situated on the eastern border of the Netherlands, and three local housing associations have initiated a fresh approach to tackling problems of multiple deprivation. Known as the Social GP Programme or neighbourhood coach programme, it represents, in the Dutch context at least, a new model.

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Council supply chains can help small business

Communities Finance Good Local Economics Local Government

Surviving, not thriving: feeling the Big Squeeze

Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Want to see the real economic picture? Take your boom goggles off

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A history lesson in the future prosperity of our cities

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Changing the debate on welfare reform

Finance Local Government

Camden Council sets out ‘bold answer’ to cuts

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The candidates for elected mayor line up

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City Deals represent a positive new era for economic development

The new City Deals are genuinely exciting for economic development. The core cities have negotiated new powers from Whitehall, and agreed a set of ‘deals’ whereby they gain powers over new policy areas. There is a sense of innovation, creativity and a willingness to try new things.