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.
Setting standards
Setting standards
Bridging the gap, the fifth annual assembly of standards committees, will be opened by local government minister, Phil Woolas.
Mr Woolas will outline his proposals for the future of local government at the two-day conference starting on 16 October, which will be hosted by the Standards Board at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.
