In his monthly column in The MJ, Localis chief executive Alex Thomson discusses how Localis’ next few reports will fit into the policy narrative of the 2015 General Election.
Localis researcher Jack Airey discusses how local government has adapted to austerity finances, particularly in respect to council workforces, and what we can expect in the future.
Betting shops could be forced to radically cut the amount of money that can be gambled on controversial Fixed Odds Betting Machines (FOBTs), according to proposal set to be put forward by local councils this week.
Political parties should pledge to end overcentralisation and extend devolution to fight voter apathy and widespread cynicism with Government, a panel of MPs has recommended.
A number of major conurbations plan to set up combined authorities after Greater Manchester used the model to win groundbreaking devolved powers, it has emerged.
Fiscal and political devolution must come hand in hand, The Infrastructure Forum has said in its Autumn Statement submission.
Alex Thomson is quoted in the Financial Times’ front page article on councils setting aside 2.3bn in the past financial year.
The West Midlands has launched a combined authority in anticipation of a shift towards further devolution.
Government plans to hand extra powers to Manchester under a directly-elected metro-mayor could open the floodgates to devolution in other cities and counties.
Around four-in-five people living in England support the devolution of more powers to local areas, pollsters have discovered.