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Paul Wheeler is director of the Political Skills Forum and writes on local politics

Manchester has taken the limelight in recent years but do political changes mean Birmingham is no...

With the Conservative and Labour party conferences fast approaching, Liam Booth-Smith and Paul Wh...

With question marks raised over the future of Hinkley nuclear power station, could local governme...

Metro mayor elections in 2017 could deliver some surprise results unless politicians learn lesson...

Paul Wheeler says the flash flood of last minute voter registrations shows a failing electoral sy...

Paul Wheeler says there's no time for a break after the local elections when councils have to add...

Paul Wheeler says devolution means it is now more important than ever for comparisons across loca...

Paul Wheeler gives his recommendations for aspiring mayors in Merseyside and Greater Manchester

Paul Wheeler explains why councils can go some way to plugging the 'leaky bucket' of local govern...

As the Housing Bill works its way through the Lords, Paul Wheeler explains why local government c...