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A bigger ‘northern powerhouse’ will dilute the brand

The ‘northern powerhouse’ has already suffered one major setback. The decision to delay the introduction ...

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Leading the fight for fairness

Fairness Commissions have helped pushed the issues of inequality and poverty onto the agenda. But ...

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Solving the skills mismatch

We are facing a huge challenge to keep pace with skills requirements of rapidly developing ...

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Risky business: how cutbacks are leading local authorities into ‘exotic’ waters

Without careful consideration, the reliance upon commercial real estate could lead to a period of ...

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Building the case for Cornwall’s devolution

The challenge for Cornwall as it begins its devolution journey will be to ensure that ...

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Local authorities and housing associations must work together in tough times

While the debate over the pros and cons of extending right to buy has focused ...

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Sandwell: A new hospital at the heart of local economic change

The new Midlands Metropolitan Hospital will be embedded within its local economy in a similar ...

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Black Country Make: Building a digital factory on a 1960s estate

Black Country Make are a group of young adults living on the Heath Town estate ...

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Beyond austerity – where we might go and where we should not go

However much we may wish the government to adopt a different and progressive public expenditure ...

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Q & A with Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester Council

As Greater Manchester moves towards more devolved powers Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester Council, ...