ECONOMIC GROWTH

Focus on economic growth 'de-railing' devolution

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank.

FINANCE

Time for a new strategy

By Alexandra Jones | 03 December 2015

The Spending Review highlights the importance of a significant ‘re-design’ of the local governmen...

FINANCE

Going backwards to go forwards

By Tom Stannard | 03 December 2015

‘Backcasting from the future’ is now the way ahead for local regeneration says Tom Stannard

FINANCE

Blood, sweat and tiers

By Nicola Bulbeck | 03 December 2015

Nicola Bulbeck describes how shared working across local authorities has benefitted the staff and...

FINANCE

Kakistocracy or democracy!

By John Smith | 03 December 2015

Empowerment of local councils needs to be addressed to reinforce democratic legitimacy, writes Jo...

FINANCE

Counting on devolution

By Cllr Martin Hill | 03 December 2015

After the chancellor pledged his commitment to devolving powers to the Northern Powerhouse, Cllr ...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Where the funding falls

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 26 November 2015

Former LGA chair Sir Merrick Cockell casts his expert eye over the Spending Review and explains h...

FINANCE

IFS: Most deprived councils face biggest hit under grant reduction

By Thomas Bridge | 26 November 2015

Leading finance experts have warned councils in more deprived areas could get hit significantly h...

FINANCE

Capital concerns from the Spending Review

By Richard Brown | 26 November 2015

Richard Brown examines how the Spending Review will impact on London boroughs

FINANCE

A judgement on devolution

By Bev Cullen | 25 November 2015

Bev Cullen explains how devolution and tightened budgets will affect where councils stand legally

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