Model routes to democracy

By Arianna Giovannini and Cllr Tony Page and Henri Murison | 23 June 2021

How committees are keeping Sheffield connected

Sheffield voters’ referendum decision to scrap the existing ‘strong leader and cabinet’ council model, and move to governance by committees was a victory for local democracy, argues Dr Arianna Giovannini.

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