Articles by Sam Clayden
'Back door' shake-up fears
By Sam Clayden | 08 December 2015
The local government map could be ripped up after a last-minute amendment to the devolution Bill ...
Finance shake-up will 'hit poor councils hardest'
By Sam Clayden | 08 December 2015
The chancellor's ‘devolution revolution’ will increase the gap between richer and poorer areas, a...
D2N2 deal under threat as leaders voice concerns
By Sam Clayden | 07 December 2015
Whitehall is using the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill to push some areas of local go...
Devo a one-way trip for councils
By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015
Councils could be left trapped in combined authorities even if their circumstances change, commun...
Focus on economic growth 'de-railing' devolution
By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015
An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank.
Council leader slams council tax support schemes
By Sam Clayden | 02 December 2015
The South Norfolk DC boss has described council tax support schemes as a ‘transfer of risk’ from ...
MP calls for English fiscal devolution
By Sam Clayden | 01 December 2015
A Labour MP has called for a commission to be set up to consider whether English local authoritie...
Concerns over 'aggressive' wealth fund timescale
By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015
Pensions experts have issued warnings over the ‘aggressive timescale’ of the Government’s plans t...
Children's services leader 'not reassured' by Spending Review
By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015
The president of a children's services leadership organisation has expressed concerns over the 'd...
Council bosses must 'lead the escape' on health
By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015
The Leeds City Council boss has insisted local government must ‘lead the escape’ after a NHS lead...
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