Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
LGA: Councils can't be 'overridden' by national fracking policy
05/06/2014 Councils must be given final say on local fracking operations and cannot be 'short-changed' by financial benefit schemes, local authority chiefs have said. |
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Will redundancy measures limit who councils can hire and fire?
05/06/2014 There has been concern that the Government's crackdown on 'excessive redundancy' payouts for senior public servants could limit council's freedom to employ and fire who they like. |
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The Queen’s Speech commits to further tax devolution
04/06/2014 A commitment to devolving further fiscal powers to Scotland and Wales were a key part of the Queen’s Speech today. |
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Queen’s Speech advances pro-growth agenda
04/06/2014 Continued capping of the overall welfare bill and support for house building took centre stage at today’s Queen’s Speech. |
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What should local government expect from the Queen's Speech?
04/06/2014 Although the Queen’s Speech is unlikely to hold any great legislative surprises, there will be some announcements of great interest to local government. |
