DEVOLUTION

Accelerating devolution

By John Cooper | 17 January 2023

Local government remains enthusiastic about the English devolution revolution, but challenges lie...

DEVOLUTION

More resources needed to tackle anti-social conduct

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023

Councils need resources to meet the Government’s aim of tackling anti-social behaviour, Prime Min...

DEVOLUTION

New trailblazer deals to be delivered 'early this year', says minister

11 January 2023

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has underlined the Government’s commitments to give more re...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The state we're in is one of déjà vu

By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2023

We need to talk about the state of the state, and confront the crucial issue of how we pay for pu...

FINANCE

Time to get serious about inclusive growth

By Ben Lucas | 10 January 2023

Despite the problems confronting local places, Ben Lucas believes there are grounds for optimism.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The skills formula

By John Cooper | 10 January 2023

The Prime Minister’s first speech of 2023 included an emphasis on creating a better-educated and ...

FINANCE

The political campaign starts now

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 January 2023

The looming General Election means we’re unlikely to see radical progress in social care, local g...

DEVOLUTION

Starmer makes devolution bill pledge

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2023

A swathe of new powers would be devolved from central Government under a Labour administration, l...

HEALTH

A statement of caution and retreat

By Charlotte Alldritt | 05 January 2023

Rishi Sunak’s 2023 priorities speech lacked detail, says Charlotte Alldritt.

HOUSING

Deal reached on North East devolution package

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2023

Details of a proposed mayoral devolution deal for the North East of England have been released.