True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

Embracing the challenge

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 15 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver sets the scene for the upcoming CCN conference, which looks ahead to the future w...

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

Focusing on the future for counties and unitaries

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 01 December 2021

Chairman of the County Councils' Network Cllr Tim Oliver says he 'could not fail to be quietly im...

Getting our economies growing

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 17 November 2021

Focused on levelling up, finance, social care, local economies, climate change and the ongoing ch...

Counties can do the strategic and the local

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 05 July 2021

The strategic abilities of local government to deliver national priorities locally and the real l...