Home to roost

By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023

The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...

Short-changed again

By Clive Betts | 19 September 2021

Clive Betts warns that, with little clarity on how much extra money will be spent next year, ther...

Lessons from Berlin

By Clive Betts | 02 May 2017

The issues plaguing adult social care are not unique to the UK. Clive Betts recounts the lessons ...

Returning powers to Tower Hamlets and Rotherham

By Clive Betts | 31 May 2016

Clive Betts explains a new inquiry into the effectiveness of government interventions in Tower Ha...

Fiscal devolution - the moment has come

By Clive Betts | 11 July 2014

Chair of the Commons CLG Select Committee Clive Betts urges the Goverment to join forces with loc...