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NEW LOCAL

A devolution disaster

By Simon Parker | 12 April 2016

From disputed devo deals to MPs moaning over metro mayors, Simon Parker asks what is going wrong ...

DCLG

Reorganisation makes a comeback

By Dennis Reed | 12 April 2016

Professor Steve Leach and Dennis Reed analyse the latest action on reorganisation and ask whether...

FINANCE

The true cost of devo disclosed

By Sam Clayden | 12 April 2016

The cost to local government of delivering devolution can today be revealed by The MJ.

FINANCE

Give us everything

By Mark Rogers | 12 April 2016

Mark Rogers says what local government really needs is commitment to devolution across Westminster

DCLG

'Don't let slow pace of devo deter transformation'

By Dan Peters | 12 April 2016

Slow progress with devolution should not stop the march of public service transformation, an impr...

HEALTH

Word is your honour

By Michael Burton | 08 April 2016

Michael Burton says the Government must be honest on both public health responsibilities and its ...

FINANCE

Five London councils deliver devolution plan

By Thomas Bridge | 07 April 2016

Five south London councils have launched a joint plan to win devolved powers over funding, proper...

FINANCE

Legal dispute looms after borough ignores county

By Dan Peters | 07 April 2016

Derbyshire CC could still launch legal action against Chesterfield BC after the borough again vot...

HEALTH

Standing on the precipice with no financial cushion

By Heather Jameson | 06 April 2016

With serious concerns raised over reorganisation, devolution and Greater Manchester's latest heal...

FINANCE

The power to achieve?

By Ray James | 06 April 2016

Greater Manchester made significant progress on devolution when it received control over local he...