The Government’s Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill has been published
Richard Carr writes in Left Foot Forward on Labour’s relationship with the state.
As we enter the febrile atmosphere of a general election year, it is perhaps fanciful to hope for non-stop reasoned debate over policy between now and May. But we at Localis are hopeful that the decentralisation of power away from Whitehall will at least continue to be a key issue in politics throughout the coming year, as it did in the last.
Localis’ Alex Thomson writes in LGC on what local government should expect from the new government.
Localis’ Alex Thomson spoke to Vice News on the practicalities of devolution and whether greater localism will affect national identity.
Public Sector Executive discuss health and social care integration with Localis’ Alex Thomson.
Localis’ Alex Thomson writes in LGC on what local government should expect if the Conservatives retain office.
At a time when think tanks have to effectively go into hibernation, the manifestos are a welcome distraction.
With pressure on government expenditure unlikely to abate any time soon, devolution can help drive maximum value for every taxpayer pound, the head of Localis, the leading local government think tank, has stated.
Alex Thomson, Chief Executive of Localis, responds to the publication of the major parties’ manifestos.