For local government, much of the content of the RSA Inclusive Growth Commission report will be familiar. In short, the economy and public services are broken.
You only have to look at another report launched this week, from the IFS Local Government Finance and Devolution Consortium, to see a big part of the problem. As we shift to business rates, the London economy is propping up the rest of the nation’s finances.
Want full article access?
Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.
Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.
Already a subscriber? Login
