It’s in your hands, councils
Straight-talking local government minister John Healey describes his ministerial brief as ‘bloody complicated’. Dean Carroll seeks similar candour on the future of the central-local concordat, elected mayors and regional development agencies
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Join the infection control debate
With hospital wards across the country expected to undergo ‘deep cleans’ over the next year, people are questioning the success of infection control initiatives. In our new debate we ask: what do you think of the government’s record on infection control? Anna Walker, from the Healthcare Commission, argues a change in culture is needed. What do you think?
DO YOU NEED MORE FREEDOM TO DO YOUR JOB?
If public servants are to work as efficiently as possible they have to feel in control of their working lives, they need to have the freedom to do their job the way they think it should be done. So public sector managers need to do things differently, not least putting trust in their staff. Highly qualified, talented people won't stay in the public sector if they feel they are being treated like sheep. So what's your experience? Do you feel your manager values you? Are you a manager who needs to change? Share your opinion with other public servants here.
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This conference will offer a platform for debate on the reality of sustainable procurement as it stands – Is it another green pipe dream? The private sector is ready to deliver sustainable products and services, but is the public sector ready to do business in these terms?
Mayor Johnson hits the ground running
Boris makes a string of key appointments and announcements, including 'forensic audit panel'
Boris makes a string of key appointments and announcements, including 'forensic audit panel'
UK is gradually getting greener, says ONS
Recycling is up and more people are using public transport but plane use increases by 73 per cent
Recycling is up and more people are using public transport but plane use increases by 73 per cent
No more change for change's sake in NHS
Lord Darzi says changes must always improve the quality of healthcare and be driven locally
Lord Darzi says changes must always improve the quality of healthcare and be driven locally
MPs defend expenses call in High Court
£100,000 defence says FoI demands would involve 'substantial intrusion'' into private lives
£100,000 defence says FoI demands would involve 'substantial intrusion'' into private lives
Wendy Alexander's future looks in doubt
Her repeated call for a referendum on Scottish independence put Brown in a difficult position
Her repeated call for a referendum on Scottish independence put Brown in a difficult position
Schools 'must communicate with parents'
Ed Balls says he will be asking parents how they can be more involved in their child's education
Ed Balls says he will be asking parents how they can be more involved in their child's education
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Nalco offers a portfolio of services to address concerns about waterborne and airborne pathogens or other environmental hazards
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Providing procurement efficiency with the lead issuer of the Government Procurement Card
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An interface between the healthcare industry and the NHS. Helping to assess, manage and develop precommercial innovations
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