Public services
Wide open public services
The Government’s ambitious public services White Paper contains little that’s entirely new – but could this actually be its main strength?
Incrementally revolutionising public services
David Cameron yesterday lunched the Open Public Services White Paper.
Open Public Services
This report sets out the most important arguments of recent proposed reforms to public services.
Unfinished Business
Kate Jenkins takes a look at the agency model 20 years on after her last report.
Revolutionising government art starts with white paper
There has been much speculation about the forthcoming Open Public Services White Paper. Will it ever be published?
Why the government needs to improve the mayoral offer
The elected mayors debate is heating up, feedback from 11 cities planning referendums on elected mayors suggests that greater clarity is essential.
Big Shot or Long Shot?
We explain how the mayoral model has the potential to overcome some of the barriers to growth that cities face.
Acceptance of NHS reform could hinge on accountability
As the Government’s NHS modernisation exercise ends the question emerges - how do we reconcile accountability to Parliament.
Cameron's Big Society speech: a day for mutual learning?
The Prime Minister has today laid out what the Government will do to support the Big Society.
Shock, chaos and public service reform
The long-delayed Public Services White Paper is apparently proving very difficult to finalise. Adrian Brown argues that we shouldn't be surprised.