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Time for serious discussion of resources

With local government able to impact on some of the country's most pressing challenges, the sector must feature more prominently in the plans of those vying for power at Westminster, writes Nicole Wood.

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By Nicole Wood | 04 June 2024

Dare we hope local government is featuring higher on the General Election agenda this time?

A leaked ‘crisis list' of Labour priorities included Thames Water's potential collapse, public sector pay, prison overcrowding, universities going under, NHS funding and bankrupt councils.

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Nicole Wood

Popular articles by Nicole Wood

  1. The Budget gave with one hand and took away with another
  2. On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff
  3. Chancellor has sector's support to find funding solutions
  4. The new Government will need to be radical early
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