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HOUSING

Give mayors powers to build homes

By Sam Clayden | 01 November 2016

Mayors must be granted radical housing and planning powers if the Government is to ‘come close’ t...

FINANCE

Demands for the chancellor

By Cllr Gary Porter | 01 November 2016

As the Autumn Statement draws nearer, Lord Gary Porter lays bare what the Local Government Associ...

FINANCE

Developing employment support

By Claire Mansfield | 01 November 2016

New research shows devolving employment support to local government will have lasting benefits on...

PLANNING

Greater Manchester has plans for the future

By Cllr Richard Farnell | 01 November 2016

After taking on historic powers, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is now determined to l...

DCLG

Norfolk urged to 'grasp great devo opportunities'

By Sam Clayden | 01 November 2016

Devolution in East Anglia could come down to an emergency Norfolk CC meeting on Monday, with one ...

DEVOLUTION

PM: West of England devolution will go ahead as planned

By Sam Clayden | 01 November 2016

The prime minister has confirmed that West of England devolution will go ahead, despite fears tha...

WHITEHALL

Give mayors 'significant' housing and planning powers

By William Eichler | 31 October 2016

The new wave of metro mayors set to be elected in May should be granted 'significant powers' over...

HEALTH

Stronger governance 'essential' for STPs

By Thomas Bridge | 27 October 2016

Stronger governance will be ‘essential’ to ensure Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) ...

HEALTH

Poll: Devolution not a priority for the public

By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016

The public wants to see more investment in transport, health and infrastructure to boost their lo...

FINANCE

Whatever happened to tax revaluation?

By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016

Ministers are moving in the right direction on council tax revaluation but must respond to mounti...