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A declaration of independence and a New Magna Carta.

Colin Copus reports on the launch of a new draft code designed to enshrine local government’s relationship with the centre.

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By Professor Colin Copus | 16 February 2012

Colin Copus reports on the launch of a new draft code designed to enshrine local government's relationship with the centre.

Almost 800 years after the English localities rose up against an all powerful centre, a second Magna Carta for English local government was launched on 9th February 2012.

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Professor Colin Copus

Popular articles by Professor Colin Copus

  1. Don't make local elections yet another COVID victim
  2. In defence of councillors
  3. Return of the unitary bandwagon
  4. Fresh results from the Councillor Commission
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