Dan Drillsma-Milgrom
London
LGC's news editor and political correspondent
Recent activity
Blog Posts (35)
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What does a community budget look like?
Much has been written about how ‘whole place’ community budgets are being received in Whitehall. But what does a community budget actually look like?
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How to tell who's won the local elections
My benchmarks to help decipher the post-election spin
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One city deal - many lessons
The Budget confounded expectations on city deals. What can we learn from Greater Manchester’s success?
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No love lost on council tax
Ministers’ conduct over councils’ decision on whether or not to put up council tax has been shabby - my lead article from last week’s magazine
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History of the 'chiefless' council
My column from this week’s magazine feature on councils that have done away with - and then reinstated - the role of chief executive
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Comments (5)
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Comment on: Stunell benefit comments 'misleading'
It should. Apologies to all. Now corrected.
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Comment on: Pickles fires warning as Tories join council tax freeze rebellion
OED definition of rebellion: 1. armed resistance to an established government or ruler. 2. defiance of authority or control Ok, so they're not technically armed...
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Comment on: Council leader to fight Inverclyde for Labour
Now corrected. Our sincere apologies. Dan Drillsma-Milgrom
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Comment on: Shared chief given go-ahead
Duly amended. Heads hanging in shame.
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Comment on: Why one size sometimes fits all
Thanks Chris. Wasn't suggesting the public data panel is an LGA body. But the similarities in approach when it comes to data standards should be apparent. And what can I say? The LGA consultation is entitled "Sector Self Regulation and Improvement".








