Clarifying conflicts of interest in local government
In this blog post, Dr Jane Martin discusses the ongoing evidence gathered for the Committee’s review of local government standards and the concerns being raised around the legal framework governing...
View ArticlePoor standards are an early warning system for corporate failure
Dr Jane Martin CBE, member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, introduces our newly-published report on ethical standards in local government.
View ArticleIntimidation in public life continues to threaten democracy
Independent Committee member Jane Martin blogs on the need to combat intimidation in local government and public life.
View ArticleLocal government ethical standards – follow up to best practice recommendations
Dr Jane Martin, an independent Member of the Committee, blogs about the progress made by local authorities against the best practice recommendations made in CSPL's local government report.
View Article#JackieWeaver – a catalyst for change in local government standards
Dr Jane Martin, an independent Member of the Committee, blogs about the need for change in local government standards.
View ArticleA model code of conduct for local authorities
Cllr James Jamieson, Chair of the Local Government Association, writes about the LGA's model code of conduct and civility in public life work.
View ArticleProactive attention to standards is necessary
Lord Evans, Committee Chair, reflects on public standards issues over the past year and calls for proactive and ongoing attention to standards to ensure the systems and processes are able to meet the...
View ArticleImproving the local government standards framework
In this guest blog, Paul Hoey, co-founder of Hoey Associates, writes about how to improve the local government standards framework.
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