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06 Mar 2015 - 15:10

null Non-metropolitan areas essential to the devolution debate

Devolution to towns, small cities and suburban areas across England could generate an £8.7bn boost to the economy, according to a report released this week. Our feature writer Suzanne Danon finds out more. According to The Independent Commission on Economic Growth and the Future of Public Services in Non-Metropolitan England, devolution to England’s non-metropolitan areas (NMAs) is... See more
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27 Feb 2015 - 10:00

null SOLACE survey gives insight to local government mindset

SOLACE members see a ‘predictable’ although ‘bleak’ picture ahead in terms of local government finance, according to the SOLACE Insights survey released this week. Our feature writer Suzanne Danon gets to grips with the main facts and figures. The survey, supported by CapacityGrid, was carried out to measure the mood in local government and enable SOLACE to identify and understand the main... See more
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19 Dec 2014 - 15:31

null Local Government Finance Settlement “fair” for all parts of the country

Is the local government finance settlement "fair"? Our feature writer, Suzanne Danon, explores opposing views... Local government minister Kris Hopkins has insisted this week’s local government finance settlement, which will see councils face average spending cut powers of 1.8%, is fair and essential. Announcing the plan Mr Hopkins said “very substantial” savings had to be made in public... See more
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