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BUSINESS RATES

Reflections on the West Midlands trailblazer devo deal one year on

By Ed Cox | 20 March 2024

Ed Cox sets out his five takeaways from the first year of the West Midlands trailblazer devolutio...

HEALTH

Investment in neighbourhood services could be a crucial vote winner

By Mo Baines | 20 March 2024

'As we limp towards another General Election, we have yet to hear any comprehensive plans from ac...

FINANCE

Distribution of funding is the trickiest area for councils

By Adele Taylor | 20 March 2024

It is time for the whole sector to come together with a strong voice to say enough is enough, wr...

LGIU

Carving out a financial solution

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 March 2024

With local government currently in the spotlight in General Election year, Dr Jonathan Carr-West ...

PLANNING

Setting out the foundation of a long-term housing plan

By Simon Edwards | 13 March 2024

Over the coming weeks, CCN will outline a host of different reforms, from improving delivery of a...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: No pay offer until after local elections

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2024

Local government employers will not make a pay offer until after the upcoming local elections in ...

FINANCE

Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win

By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024

The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local investment can reap national rewards

By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024

Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The new mayors will need the support of Westminster to be successful

By Andrew Carter | 06 March 2024

'We need to give more attention to the powers and resources mayors have, and those they need – no...

HEALTH

Better food policies for councils' menus

By Sofia Parente | 27 February 2024

Ahead of the local elections in May, and in the context of a council funding crisis, Sofia Parent...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

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Essex County Council