New SIGOMA chair: ‘We need certainty’ on council funding
Mayor Chris Cooke, new chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA), talks to LocalGov about collaborative governance and funding.
Government announces end to ‘Duty To Involve’
18/04/2011 In the latest government consultation on Best Value, a single sentence heralds the end of the duty on councils to involve their public. Davy Jones asks if this is the right thing for the sector. |
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So, how are we doing so far?
25/01/2010 The CAA results are out, balance sheets have been written, and the first heads have rolled, and already the Conservatives are threatening to scrap it! Davy Jones joins The MJ debate on the verdict so far |
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Power to the local people
15/08/2007 Local Strategic Partnerships are gathering more and more responsibility - but lack democratic accountability. Should they be elected, asks Davy Jones? |
