Secretary of State, Greg Clark, says a lot can be learned nationally from local government’s problem-solving abilities, and maps out his vision for further devolution of powers.
For decades politicians have spoken warmly about decentralisation, while continuing to hoard power in Whitehall departments.
But that changed in 2010, under the leadership of my predecessor Sir Eric Pickles.
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