Articles by Jamie Hailstone
'Give infrastructure body greater powers,' says CBI
By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016
Business leaders have called on the Government to give the National Infrastructure Commission str...
Councils plan to charge extra council tax for second homes
By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016
Councils in Wales have unveiled plans to start charging additional council tax for second homes.
Council asks for grant instead of precept
By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016
Redcar and Cleveland BC has asked George Osborne for a ring-fenced grant instead of having to int...
Northern cities lagging behind, claims foundation
By Jamie Hailstone | 29 February 2016
A leading think tank has warned some cities could miss out under the Government’s Northern Powerh...
Swinney confirms £10.3bn settlement
By Jamie Hailstone | 26 February 2016
The Scottish deputy first minister, John Swinney, has confirmed the details of the overall fundin...
Fast-track planning 'good news for cash-strapped councils'
By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016
Developers have hailed plans to fast-track planning applications as good news for cash-strapped c...
No decision yet on directly-elected mayors
By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016
Devolution plans in Durham and the West Midlands have been given the public seal of approval, alt...
Authority seeks bids for energy firm partnership
By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016
Shropshire Council is expected to become the latest local authority to join the energy business a...
Council offers 'courtroom' on its premises
By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016
Northumberland Council has offered the use of its buildings for court hearings after the closure ...
Director wanted to head London boroughs' devo deals
By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016
Seven London boroughs are to take their devolution plans a step further by recruiting a director ...
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