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Harry Phibbs

Articles by Harry Phibbs

Soap Box

By Harry Phibbs | 24 October 2012

Trade unions should embrace new arrangements for 'town hall pilgrims', argues Harry Phibbs.

The issue of protecting the green belt

By Harry Phibbs | 12 September 2012

Harry Phibbs looks at the problems that could arise if housing development took place withi the g...

The Government's solution to 'troubled families'

By Harry Phibbs | 27 June 2012

Harry Phibbs says some councils have not grasped the idea of localism.

An idealogical mind-set in local government

By Harry Phibbs | 30 May 2012

Harry Phibbs says having an idealogical mind-set would be extremely helpful for local government.

The merits of the right to buy scheme

By Harry Phibbs | 02 May 2012

Right to buy is about more than votes and money says Harry Phibbs.

The streamlining of procurement rules

By Harry Phibbs | 04 April 2012

Harry Phibbs says local authorities shouldn't need central government to streamline procurement r...

We should localise welfare

By Harry Phibbs | 07 March 2012

Harry Phibbs says the welfare state is a prime candidate for localism.

Deprivation is not the only reason for bad school results

By Harry Phibbs | 02 February 2012

Poor school performance is not always connected with poverty says Harry Phibbs.

How to help the high street survive

By Harry Phibbs | 11 January 2012

Harry Phibbs says local discretion is the only answer to tackling the decline of the high street.

Time to ensure empty homes are filled

By Harry Phibbs | 30 November 2011

We need to address the issue of empty homes says Harry Phibbs.