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ECONOMIC GROWTH
MPs raise concerns over devolution
By William Eichler | 19 December 2016
The Government has failed to clearly define its objectives for devolution in England and must imp...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A Christmas wish... or two
By John Tizard | 13 December 2016
Full of festive goodwill to all local authorities, John Tizard outlines his Christmas wishes coun...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA split over mayoral devolution
By Dominic Browne | 06 December 2016
Senior figures at the Local Government Association (LGA) are divided over whether to continue to ...
BUSINESS
Dorset residents back reorganisation
By William Eichler | 06 December 2016
Residents in Dorset have given their ‘clear backing’ to changing local government structures with...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Javid eyes up further hand back of powers to Tower Hamlets
By Jamie Hailstone | 05 December 2016
Sajid Javid has announced plans to return certain powers back to Tower Hamlets LBC.
WHITEHALL
Future Forum North: 'Absolute prize' is fiscal devolution
By Dan Peters | 01 December 2016
Liverpool City Council’s chief executive Ged Fitzgerald has urged his colleagues to remember the ...
FINANCE
Whiteman calls for London council map to be ripped up
By Dan Peters | 26 November 2016
London’s 33 councils should be abolished and replaced with as few as five New York-style boroughs...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Autumn Statement: Devolution remains 'at heart' of government approach
By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016
Devolution remains ‘at the heart’ of the Government’s approach to supporting local growth, chance...
WHITEHALL
Reject devo deals at your peril
By Tom Bridge | 23 November 2016
Councils rejecting devolution deals have been warned they are doing so ‘without full knowledge’ o...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Anger erupts over SNP's 'centralised' taxation agenda
By Jamie Hailstone | 16 November 2016
The Scottish Government has been accused of 'waging war' against local authorities, following rep...
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