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Nathan Elvery

Nathan Elvery is chief executive of West Sussex and former chief executive of Croydon LBC

Articles by Nathan Elvery

As the crow flies

By Nathan Elvery | 10 November 2015

When the landscape was predictable, the ‘straight line’ approach worked. Now, writes Nathan Elver...

The benefits of localism

By Nathan Elvery | 20 February 2013

Nathan Elvery on how localism can be contrasted with regionalism and centralised government.

Simple and direct action about the things that matter

By Nathan Elvery | 03 October 2012

The things which matter most to our local residents – those which improve their lives – are not t...

The wow factor of the Olympics

By Nathan Elvery | 15 August 2012

Nathan Elvery asks what next for the Olympic legacy?

A greater share in a growing economy

By Nathan Elvery | 18 July 2012

Nathan Elvery explains his views on the need to demand a greater share in a growing economy.

Get your ducks in a row

By Nathan Elvery | 04 July 2012

Nathan Elvery suggests councils get quacking on cuts.

Retaining skilled players in local authorities

By Nathan Elvery | 13 June 2012

Nathan Elvery says now is the time for local authorities to retain their skilled players on the c...

Money Matters

By Nathan Elvery | 09 May 2012

Nathan Elvery describes how Croydon LBC has had a controlled financial year without reverting to ...

Surviving the challenge of change

By Nathan Elvery | 04 April 2012

Learning to set medium-term budgets in a short-term world is part of the long-term influence we m...

The good people at DCLG

By Nathan Elvery | 29 February 2012

Preserve the child in you says Nathan Elvery