The MJ has launched a campaign, calling on the Government to give councils more financial freedoms.
In the run up to the general election, the case for fiscal devolution is being made across the sector.
From the London Finance Commission to the Core Cities and Key Cities, the case for financial freedoms to help urban local authorities grow their economies is clear.
Even the CLG select committee has launched an investigation into devolution to cities.
Here is just some of the coverage of our campaign – and details of the other sources of information on the subject.
If you want to be part of the campaign, email us at mjfeatures@hgluk.com or call 0207 973 6691.
News
Double your devolution money, Miliband promises English councils
Local control of Whitehall spend is next step to fiscal freedom, cities minister tells MPs
Sir Merrick’s fiscal rallying cry
Council tax referendums 'absurd', says DCLG Lib Dem minister
Sawford: Local government finance model 'pushing councils to brink'
DCLG warns against rushing towards further decentralisation
Features
Michael Burton reports on the Key Cities Group and the Smith Institute’s calls for fiscal devolution.
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Opinion
Fiscal devolution is all about the political will – The MJ editor Heather Jameson
Let's make a deal, London Councils chief executive John O'Brien
Don’t just mind the gap – close it, argues RSA City Growth Commissioner, Ben Lucas
Counties need fiscal devolution too, says CCN chairman David Hodge
District councils are ready to deliver, writes DCN chairman Cllr Neil Clarke
CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman considers the future for local government finance
Drop the begging bowl, says MP Graham Allen
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