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Devo ‘down payment’ prioritises progress
WEB2 days ago · These deals were described as a “down payment in good faith” with the expectation the four areas will continue “working to explore the next steps towards deeper and wider devolution”. But it is a pretty clear signal that the government does not plan to rip up historic county boundaries in its quest to devolve to what Ms Rayner called ...
IfG: Ministers must be bold to complete devo map
WEB1 day ago · IfG: Ministers must be bold to complete devo map | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) A “fully bottom up approach” is unlikely to ensure devolution across England so ministers should be bold and consider creating four large scale mayoral combined authorities in the south, the Institute for Government has recommended. - the think tank maps the ...
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New towns taskforce chair: infrastructure before housebuilding
WEB2 days ago · It is “absolutely inevitable” that infrastructure will be a key focus of the new towns taskforce, its chair Sir Michael Lyons told LGC. Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Sir Michael confirmed that “wherever possible” infrastructure investment will be in place before any building of homes.. As chair of the new towns taskforce, Sir Michael will be leading efforts to design ...
Greater Lincolnshire devo deal expected to go ahead
WEB3 days ago · The government is expected to proceed with the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral devolution deal, LGC understands. Lincolnshire CC, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire councils are planning a new mayoral combined authority, which would have access to a £720m investment fund over 30 years. by …
Hasty government risks pulling the wrong LGPS lever
WEB4 days ago · Hasty government risks pulling the wrong LGPS lever. Merging council pension funds and pools could be a costly distraction from work to increase investment in the UK, writes deputy editor Martin George. John Sinnott: Ministers should consider joined-up government at a local level. When anyone enters the world of local government pensions, one ...
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WEBLocal Government Finance | News, Comment, Analysis | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Councils made £24.5bn in service cuts since 2010-11. Councils spent 42% less on services in 2022-23 than if spending had…. Public Sector Audit Appointments is planning to increase audit fees by 9.5%…. Government begins process to implement audit backstop ...
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WEBWatch LGC Events | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Explore this section of LGC to watch presentations, speeches, interviews and celebrations from our previous conferences and awards. Click on an article to watch the session. WEBINAR: How councils can help deliver successful regeneration projects. WEBINAR: How to speed up electric vehicle ...
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