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...