Articles by Colin Copus
The true voice of the councillor
By Rachel Wall | 19 July 2017
Rachel Wall and Colin Copus summarise the findings of a large-scale study of the challenges and e...
A manifesto for local government
By Colin Copus | 06 June 2017
Professor Colin Copus thrashes out his own ‘manifesto for local government’ after seeing the low ...
Local government should be out and proud
By Colin Copus | 15 June 2016
Professor Colin Copus argues why local government would benefit from a 'Leave' vote in Thursday's...
Commission for councillors
By Colin Copus | 12 January 2016
Policy-makers, the media and the general public all require a clearer picture of what councillors...
Credit where it's due
By Colin Copus | 06 October 2015
Councillors may be part of their local community but familiarity seems to breed contempt. Profess...
Elected mayors ideal to top combined authorities
By Colin Copus | 15 January 2015
Professor of local politics at De Montfort University, Colin Copus, admits that directly-elected ...
Put out more flags
By Colin Copus | 24 September 2014
An English Parliament is an essential prerequisite to an English localised state, argues Professo...
A manifesto for mayors
By Colin Copus | 29 June 2011
Directly elected mayors could pave the way for a powerful new system local government, but only i...
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