ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shadowy figures

By John Stewart | 08 June 2011

Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...

FINANCE

Missing the big picture

By John Stewart | 20 May 2011

George Jones and John Stewart find the latest review of council finance is too narrowly focused.

WHITEHALL

Qualified votes challenge local democracy

By John Stewart | 12 April 2011

MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...

WHITEHALL

Why the commission lost its way

By John Stewart | 05 April 2011

Following David Walker’s article last week, George Jones and John Stewart argue that the Audit Co...

WHITEHALL

So much for the Centralism Bill's aims

By John Stewart | 21 January 2011

Despite its name, centralism reigns in the Localism Bill, with ministers believing local authorit...

WHITEHALL

Local government's constitutional right

By John Stewart | 22 August 2007

Gordon Brown's plans to consider the constitution include councils, but they should be seen as mo...

WHITEHALL

Making friends and influencing people

By John Stewart | 10 January 2007

No-one has explained why it was essential to issue the White Paper on local government in October.

WHITEHALL

Will they learn to listen?

By John Stewart | 08 November 2006

George Jones and John Stewart welcome the Local Government White paper

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frederica-diamanta

Carbon and Net Zero Manager

£47,754 - £50,788

To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Assistant Director of City Transport

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Assistant Director of City Sustainability

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council