The pilot Total Place projects have revealed a complex picture of public spending with most decisions taken with little regard to local situation and with negligible influence by the local community. Total Place has the potential to alter this balance of power.

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Councils are to get more freedom to manage their housing waiting lists but they have been challenged to do more to dispel myths about waiting lists. The Housing Minister, John Healey, wants people to have confidence that the system is fair.

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The Commission for the Compact, which is responsible for the partnership agreement between Government and the third sector in England, has produced new guidance for local councils on managing budget changes arising from loss of income or increased demand for services. The Commission says the principles of the Compact are more important than ever.

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By David Berke, Michael E. Kossler and Michael Wakefield

Based on the popular Developing Leadership Talent program offered by the acclaimed Center for Creative Leadership, this important resource offers a nuts-and-bolts framework for putting in place a leadership development system that will attract and retain the best and brightest talent.

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