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2015 is the year the cuts will really kick in

One of the things I’d like to see, in order to release the necessary capital ...

Finance Regeneration

Better banking moves a small step closer

News this week that the seven largest banks and building societies have agreed to publish ...

Regeneration

The end of a chapter

I am leaving the organisation in good hands with a fantastic staff team, a committed ...

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Oh benevolent chancellor! How grateful for these crumbs we are!

The small donations bill will allow charities to claim up to £1,250 on donations a ...

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Stripping away the spin about Big Society Capital

Perhaps spending £400m on building the market for social investment is a good idea. But ...

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Civil society stepping up?

Toby Blume catches his breath after a year of new ideas and predicts 2012 will ...

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The People’s Budget – an antidote to meaningless consultation

Participatory Budgeting is a fantastic antidote to the constant trickle of consultation over policy matters ...

Communities Local Government

Help for citizens in hard times, or just a load of rubbish (collection)?

The decision to offer local authorities cash to freeze council tax, a continuation of arrangements ...

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Planning for people or for profit?

Something needs to be done to address the current imbalance in favour of economic development ...

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Reclaiming our streets and rebuilding our communities

Reclaiming our streets and rebuilding our communities is one (hugely) important part of our response ...