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South Yorkshire devo deal hits the rocks

Two councils vote against taking plans to next stage.

Communities Finance

Local welfare schemes on ‘brink of collapse’

‘Our research reveals a depressingly bleak picture.'

Local Government

15 minutes with… Adam Lent, director of NLGN

Technocratic meddling versus transformative, value-led change.

Good Local Economics

Let’s begin the reinvention of city economies

We must confront the very likely reality that we have reached the end of what ...

Economic Development Finance

The devolution of business rates must offer equal rewards to all

Although further devolution of tax and spending power is to be welcomed, a system limited ...

Local Government

Councillors are central to unlocking devolution’s transformative potential

It is striking how absent local councillors have been from the devolution debate.

Local Government

Where now for devolution?

As the new government sets out its stall, five commentators give their views on a ...

Local Government

English devolution should be community-based and community-led

Long term, sustainable, inclusive growth can only be achieved through long term growth in social ...

Local Government

Metro mayors have powers to be progressive now

For progressive devolution, success needs to be made of current powers. Good metro mayors will ...

Economic Development

We need an ‘L’ plate system for new entrepreneurs

Isn’t it time for an entrepreneur 'L' plate; a window of tolerance for first time ...