The crunch point How often do we hear the glib comment that communities are expecting more but are less prepared to pay? Local governments tend not to shut up shop so what does this actually...
A web of services Local governments don’t fit neatly into boxes and lines. It is hard to think of another organisation with the diversity of services and interests of a local government. Diverse, yet interconnected....
“Seven Ways to Save and Improve” – A Master Class for senior managers who want to explore new ways to create best value Localise is pleased to be supporting the development of RedQuadrant’s global offering through...
The belt-tightening in UK local government is seeing an increasing focus on new ways to achieve outcomes with and for communities. These four examples are all quite different but have one key ingredient in common...
Congratulations to Ian Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, City of Gosnells for his 2013 IPAA WA Achievement Award. Ian received the Corruption and Crime Commission Award Leader of the Year Working in Local Government. Ian has been the CEO at...
New research from the UK Association for Public Service Excellence has found that if you want innovation in local government service delivery, tapping into the ideas and knowledge of frontline council staff is a good...
Many local governments have an intent to engage their young people in community and civic life. This report from Demos in the UK may be of interest. It explores the engagement of youth (10-20 years)...
The City of Joondalup has wasted no time in preparing for the opportunities and challenges presented by digital technologies and broadband services. It is the first local government in the Perth metropolitan area to go down...
There is some great material in this report from the UK. While economic development is only one part of the picture, this does a pretty good job of that part. Local government funding of the...
Innovation mostly happens and is shared in the connection between people. Rachel Burstein, research associate at the New America Foundation California Civic Innovation, says personal relationships between colleagues is the key to sharing great ideas. Read...