Cllr David Hodge
Surrey CC leader, CCN chairman
Behind Surrey CC's 15% council tax rise proposal
David Hodge explains why Conservative-led Surrey CC has no choice but to hold a referendum on a mammoth 15% council tax increase.
We’re making strides
Cllr David Hodge charts the progress made by the LGA in the past 12 months and how it will continue to lobby on behalf of councils
The golden shot for devolution
Extending devolution beyond city-regions to counties would benefit communities, help the government’s deficit-reduction plans and promote sustainable growth nationwide, writes Cllr David Hodge.
County cares
Cllr David Hodge makes case for integration of care services to county areas in light of Greater Manchester's £6bn devolution deal.
Trust counties with new core settlement
Chair of the County Councils Network Cllr David Hodge restates case for a review of rural funding allocations and of the Barnett formula as part of devolved core funding settlement.
Now is the winter of devolution discontent
CCN chairman Cllr David Hodge laments last week's Autumn Statement, in which counties were left in the cold on devolution, as the cities enjoyed another day of sunshine from the Government.
Time to grasp the devolutionary moment
Chairman of the County Councils Network, Cllr David Hodge, sets out the powers and fiscal freedoms English authorities need to drive growth and reform public services.
