Crime is rising in many parts of the country as more people are affected by the recession. Burglary is showing the largest increase followed by vehicle crime, antisocial behaviour, alcohol and drug misuse and domestic violence. This picture emerges from a survey of town halls by the Local Government Association which links the rise to the recession.

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Fly tipping or “dumping on the fly” has decreased by 9% compared to last year, but there were still over one million incidents reported. The reduction is linked to tougher enforcement.

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By Warren Bennis, Daniel Goleman, James O’Toole with Patricia Ward Biederman.

The authors look at what conspires against “a culture of candor” in organizations to create disastrous results, and suggest ways that leaders can achieve healthy and honest openness. They explore the lightning-rod concept of “transparency” which has fast become the buzzword in government and the social sector as well as in business and corporate settings.

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