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WHITEHALL
What radical reform looks like
By Professor John Denham | 24 April 2025
There are practical and radical ways to change the way England is governed and make better use of...
WELFARE
The local impact of disability benefits reforms
By Deven Ghelani | 24 April 2025
Disability benefits changes will hit the North and Wales the hardest, and the 10 councils impacte...
REORGANISATION
Reassembling the dragon
By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025
Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...
POLICY AND POLITICS
The paradox of populism
By Michael Burton | 23 April 2025
When it comes to public spending, left and right are in agreement says Michael Burton.
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Innovation that delivers
By Alison Griffin | 23 April 2025
For a Government hungry for innovation that delivers, the boroughs and all councils have much to ...
HOUSING
Communities will judge us on the number of homes built
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 April 2025
If councils are given teeth to prevent land-banking and slow build-out rates they can help ensure...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Comparing funding options for local decarbonisation
By Cllr Kieron Williams | 23 April 2025
Being clear about the strengths and trade-offs of the funding options available to local and nati...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty
By David Brown | 20 April 2025
Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...
REORGANISATION
If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?
By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...
DEVOLUTION
Boost mayors, not boroughs
By Greg Clark | 17 April 2025
Greg Clark says the ‘feeble’ powers of our mayors are due for an upgrade to deliver decisive change.
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