What councils need are genuine powers at local level

By Heather Jameson | 18 April 2023
  • Heather Jameson

The one abiding belief of people who work in local government is that you can make a difference. It is, though, often easier said than done.

Right now, local government is facing a permacrisis across finance, social care, housing, climate and the economy – a well-rehearsed set of wicked issues that, despite the hard work and innovation of many people, we are failing to resolve.

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