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A new accountability architecture to enable fiscal devolution
DEVOLUTION

A new accountability architecture to enable fiscal devolution

By Marcus Johns | 08 July 2026

The next phase of devolution depends on stronger local governance, scrutiny and democratic accountability, says Marcus Johns.

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Where is fiscal devo going and what is the agenda for Core Cities?

By Paul Marinko | 25 June 2026

Since the chancellor announced plans for devolved income tax the question appears to have happily...

POLITICS

Burnham should devolve power just as he has finally seized it

By Simon Kaye | 22 June 2026

Simon Kaye looks at the three principal constraints on Andy Burnham’s approach, and says he expec...

FINANCE

Fiscal Devolution in England: Breaking Treasury Myths

By Jack Shaw | 01 June 2026

England’s highly centralised financial model has prompted calls to break up or restructure the Tr...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Hiding in plain sight

By David Godfrey | 15 May 2026

Spatial planning and a development corporation – or similar mechanism – are crucial to realising ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Developing devolution

By David Blackman | 13 May 2026

UK plans for fiscal devolution, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves, could significantly reshap...

LEADERSHIP

Committed to communities

By Heather Jameson | 13 May 2026

Sophie Broadfield, chief executive of Bath and North East Somerset Council, talks to Heather Jame...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Roll out fiscal devo across nations

By Laura Hughes | 06 May 2026

As the All-Party Parliamentary Group on local government launches an inquiry into fiscal devoluti...

LEADERSHIP

Maximising the power of partnership and investment in the East Midlands

By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2026

A year into her role as the first permanent chief of EMCCA, Amy Harhoff is eying the prize of a s...

FINANCE

Reeves' dive into fiscal devo may not get to councils

By Heather Jameson | 17 March 2026

In the run up to this week’s Mais lecture, it looked like more of the same. Another keynote fisca...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Councils urged to embrace Total Place

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026

Councils should seize the opportunity presented by ministers’ renewed interest in Total Place, ac...

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