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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.
REORGANISATION
Prioritising financial probity in a time of flux
By Amardeep Gill | 17 April 2025
Audit, government and scrutiny must be reformed and renewed alongside reorganisation or the risk ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Edinburgh joining Core Cities is an historic moment
By Cllr James Lewis | 16 April 2025
Adding an extra city is always hugely important for Core Cities UK, but the Edinburgh gives the g...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Championing innovation
By Alan Welby | 16 April 2025
Alan Welby says the Connected Places Summit was a reminder that innovation is a team game and it ...
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