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Pervasive centralism continues

A lack of progress with the MHCLG’s review of fees and charges, and a conflict between changes to community right-to-buy rules and housing targets raise concerns for council chief executives across England, says Ian Miller.

Ian Miller

The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives' members gather this week in Liverpool at a time of expectation and uncertainty. 

Expectation about opportunities for devolution across England, while recognising this will not involve the much broader and deeper model operating in other parts of the UK. Uncertainty about the Budget and what the future holds in areas facing reorganisation – unless the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) makes an announcement before The MJ is published.

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