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FINANCE

Single ombudsman could cover housing and education

By Jonathan Werran | 03 June 2015

Plans to modernise rights of redress for citizens through the establishment of a single Ombudsman...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolution split in Warwickshire

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2015

A split over the future course of devolution to Warwickshire is emerging between County Hall and ...

HEALTH

Applicants sought for LGA top role

By MJ reporter | 03 June 2015

One of local government’s most influential roles – chief executive of the Local Government Associ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A growth case for devolution

By Michael Burton | 03 June 2015

There is ‘clear evidence’ that devolution can help deliver economic growth and re-balance the eco...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Land of the rising bum

03 June 2015

Diary has had quite enough already when it comes to the whole Northern/Midlands/Rutland Powerhous...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hopelessly devo-ted?

By Andrew Carter | 03 June 2015

There are many still to be convinced about the merits of the devolution agenda, meaning the passi...

HOUSING

Bold thinking required

By David Buckle | 03 June 2015

David Buckle reflects on his two years as chair of the District Chief Executives' Network, and lo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Serving notice

By Jonathan Werran | 03 June 2015

Jonathan Werran delves through the detail of the first Queen’s Speech from a Conservative majorit...

FINANCE

Let councils rehouse the nation, new report urges

By Jonathan Werran | 02 June 2015

Councils should be given a stronger role as lead developers for the construction of new housing s...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Osborne to offer Midlands Powerhouse opportunity

By Jonathan Werran | 01 June 2015

Chancellor George Osborne will today use a visit to the West Midlands to advance the Government’s...