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Local government has been left in limbo

A lack of finance reform legislation may give local government the chance to craft a better solution for the future of funding, writes Heather Jameson.

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By Heather Jameson | 28 June 2017

Last week's Queen's Speech has left local government in limbo when it comes to fiscal devolution – but it seems not everyone is unhappy.

Theresa May's legislative programme snubbed policy in favour of a two-year obsession over preparing for Brexit.

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Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Children's social care reform must be more than money
  2. Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
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  4. Is this the big bang revolution for public services?
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