Local Government Chronicle
Alex Thomson
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The burden of power
12 May 2011
There is always something of a pendulum effect in local politics but last week’s results show it is swinging in a most unusual fashion -
A model for greater financial autonomy
31 March 2011
Challenging times demand radical responses – and for the local government finance system inaction is no longer an option. -
What they said: Localis
13-Dec-2010
After many months of expounding the merits of decentralising power, Eric Pickles’ Localism Bill finally emerged from its chrysalis. -
Radical change needs radical reforms
21 October 2010
Returning greater control of business rates would be a crucial first step in creating a more autonomous system of local government finance
