Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
Scottish elections 2021: SNP secures fourth consecutive victory
08/05/2021 The SNP has won three key seats in the 2021 Scottish elections, although it is unclear if they have done enough to secure a majority before the second day of counting. |
Young people ‘excluded’ from politics, youth parliament warns
05/02/2016 The Scottish Youth Parliament has renewed calls for young people to be given the vote and encouraged to take part in politics. |
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Avoid ‘ill-thought-out’ devolution following Scottish No vote
19/09/2014 Ministers have been urged to avoid rushing through ‘ill-thought-out structural change’ in light of the recent spate of devolution pledges extended to Scotland. |
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Councils call for ‘genuine’ devolution of powers
19/09/2014 Councils across England have welcomed the promise of greater fiscal freedoms from David Cameron, but warn Whitehall should not impose a ‘one size fits all’ approach to devolution. |
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Scotland’s ‘No’ vote ‘momentous’ for finance and housing
19/09/2014 Business and housing leaders have welcomed Scotland’s decision to remain part of the United Kingdom, labelling the choice ‘momentous’. |
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PM concedes greater English devolution following Scottish 'no' vote
19/09/2014 Prime Minister David Cameron has promised greater devolution to England’s cities, as a constitutional revolution looks to be set in train - after Scottish voters rejected moves to full independence in yesterday’s referendum. |
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Fiscal autonomy should not be exclusive to Scotland says LGA
11/09/2014 Council leaders in England and Wales have called for greater fiscal freedoms following the government’s pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland. |
