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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Funding request to rescue inflation-hit City Deal
By Martin Ford | 30 November 2022
Derry City & Strabane DC is to request more funding to back its £250m City Deal as inflation threatens to force planned projects to be scaled back.
CITY DEALS
Is our governance fit for purpose?
By Jessica Studdert | 09 November 2022
The 2020s have been rocky so far, but Jessica Studdert argues we must not allow our institutions ...
COMMERCIALISM
BUDGET 2021: £1bn confirmed for town deals
By William Eichler | 03 March 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed more than £1bn will be made available for a further 45 town ...
WHITEHALL
Budget 2020: Sunak reveals spending spree for first budget
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2020
New chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a Budget to end austerity, boost productivity and tackle ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Accelerating growth, ambition and opportunity at Glasgow City Region
By Kevin Rush | 19 February 2020
Glasgow City Region is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the UK. Kevin Rush outlines progr...
WHITEHALL
Talks bring devolution closer for Yorkshire
By Martin Ford | 27 January 2020
Devolution came a step closer in Yorkshire this week as ministers met with leaders from across th...
FINANCE
Scottish City Deals 'lack aims and objectives'
By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020
Watchdogs have questioned the transparency and oversight of Scotland’s £5.2bn City Deals.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Cambridge takes lead on citizens' assemblies
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019
The work of a citizens’ assembly in Cambridge is to become a showcase for other councils looking ...
INFRASTRUCTURE
What have councils ever done for us?
By George Thorley | 06 November 2019
George Thorley sets the changing structures and responsibilities of local government in both Scot...
FINANCE
Rural areas 'ignored' by Government, Lords claim
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2019
City Deals should be adapted and offered to ‘ignored’ rural areas, peers have said in a new report.
CITY DEALS
Council 'significantly' changing approach to Swansea Bay city deal
By William Eichler | 12 April 2019
Neath Port Talbot Council will change its approach to the Swansea Bay city deal after reviews fou...
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Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
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Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
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