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FINANCE
Breaking down the barriers
By John Stewart | 13 April 2012
The Localism Act reinforces the centralism, say George Jones and John Stewart.
FINANCE
The centre will always hold
By John Stewart | 25 October 2011
Anyone expecting a new ‘golden age’ of local government should remember the Government knows of n...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Shadowy figures
By John Stewart | 08 June 2011
Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...
FINANCE
Missing the big picture
By John Stewart | 20 May 2011
George Jones and John Stewart find the latest review of council finance is too narrowly focused.
WHITEHALL
Qualified votes challenge local democracy
By John Stewart | 12 April 2011
MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...
WHITEHALL
Why the commission lost its way
By John Stewart | 05 April 2011
Following David Walker’s article last week, George Jones and John Stewart argue that the Audit Co...
WHITEHALL
So much for the Centralism Bill's aims
By John Stewart | 21 January 2011
Despite its name, centralism reigns in the Localism Bill, with ministers believing local authorit...
WHITEHALL
Local government's constitutional right
By John Stewart | 22 August 2007
Gordon Brown's plans to consider the constitution include councils, but they should be seen as mo...
WHITEHALL
Making friends and influencing people
By John Stewart | 10 January 2007
No-one has explained why it was essential to issue the White Paper on local government in October.
WHITEHALL
Will they learn to listen?
By John Stewart | 08 November 2006
George Jones and John Stewart welcome the Local Government White paper
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