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DEVOLUTION
Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks
By Michael Burton | 10 November 2026
The devolution train has left the station, but now the difficult part begins, says Michael Burton.
CENTRE FOR CITIES
The destination of devolution is growth
By Andrew Carter | 10 November 2026
Whether the fiscal devolution roadmap delivers growth is still to be decided and the Government n...
KEY CITIES
Give local authorities the tools they need without the caveats
By Vince Maple | 10 November 2026
The Government’s reboot of plans to devolve more power to the regions and away from Westminster i...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Make passing on climate emergency knowledge part of the reorganisation plan
By Cllr Peter Schwier | 09 November 2026
Whatever shape Essex takes next, its climate know-how must come with it, argues Peter Schwier.
EMPLOYMENT
Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
By Ryan Heasman | 09 November 2026
A place-based approach could tackle some of the UK’s knottiest employment issues, writes Ryan Hea...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County devolution: Funding, fiscal powers and the challenges ahead
By Simon Edwards | 05 November 2026
Simon Edwards of the County Councils Network calls for stronger fiscal foundations, faster devolu...
FINANCE
Worcestershire CC budget: Social care costs and local government funding pressures
By Phil Rook | 04 November 2026
Rising social care costs and funding uncertainty are a challenge as Worcestershire prepares for r...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Local government reform: Fiscal devolution, reorganisation and the future of councils
By Heather Jameson | 04 November 2026
Heather Jameson says: 'The Budget and the reorganisation unpause have both set out a clear direct...
REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Grasping a once in a lifetime opportunity for councils
By Anna Randle | 04 November 2026
As well as making the case for the role local government can play in a rewired state, the sector ...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Fiscal devolution: Roadmap is a good starting point
By Alex Walker | 04 November 2026
Alex Walker says fiscal devolution has started to take shape. But the destination should be more ...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Fiscal devolution: Significant steps away from the centre
By Marcus Johns | 03 November 2026
Marcus Johns sets out the three key features of the Budget’s fiscal devolution roadmap and says t...
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