ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking deeper at local government

Alex Thomson goes beyond commonly held misconceptions about councils to explore their role in boosting growth

To see the bigger picture you have to join the dots. Unfortunately, policy developments are often addressed by the national media in isolation, so that the direction of travel isn't clear.

While it is clear to those in local government that growth is key to a sustainable future, there are still far too many reporters locked into a mindset that councils equal bins and care thresholds.

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