Involve has just completed a study on how public participation in local government affects community relations. Karin Gavelin analyses the findings and discusses how the urge to develop communities should not become just another target.

James Morris, the new Chief Executive of "Localis" looks at the local central relationship and argues Britain has become the most centralised government in Europe - as he maps out the work he will drive at Localis.

The challenge for any new legislation is to rejuvenate the coast, protect the seas and coastal habitats and ensure that coastal communities can see the benefits and support the changes says Dr. Andy Johnston as he discusses the new Marine Bill.

Jon Case, Chief Executive Birchfield Interactive discusses the benefits of procuring SCORM-compliant curriculum-mapped content for learning platforms and how this can ensure consistency for ICT and huge cost savings for LAs!