Articles by Sam Clayden
Right to buy amendment 'extends secretary of state's powers'
By Sam Clayden | 07 April 2016
New amendments to the Housing and Planning Bill could widen the secretary of state’s powers to fo...
Labour council leaders back EU membership
By Sam Clayden | 06 April 2016
Labour council leaders have voiced support for remaining in the European Union.
Birmingham chief issues STP warning
By Sam Clayden | 06 April 2016
Sustainability and transformation plans (STP) could provide the biggest source of savings for the...
Corbyn kicks off local election campaign
By Sam Clayden | 05 April 2016
Jeremy Corbyn has kicked off his party’s local election campaign by attacking the Government’s ac...
Councils 'should have power to refuse developers'
By Sam Clayden | 01 April 2016
MPs and heritage groups have called for councils to be given more powers after claims developers ...
Betts warning over rates relief
By Sam Clayden | 31 March 2016
Councils will always be at the mercy of Whitehall without proper fiscal freedoms, a senior MP has...
Academisation 'fails to address Northern Powerhouse needs'
By Sam Clayden | 31 March 2016
The chancellor’s forced academisation plans could hinder his own vision of a Northern Powerhouse,...
Croydon boss to take on West Sussex role
By Sam Clayden | 30 March 2016
Croydon LBC boss Nathan Elvery has confirmed he will be leaving the council to take on the chief ...
'Responsibility without power' after academisation
By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2016
Local authorities will be accountable for ensuring there are enough school places after academisa...
Treasury committee could investigate LOBOs
By Sam Clayden | 24 March 2016
Treasury select committee chairman Andrew Tyrie has hinted he will launch an inquiry into the sal...
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