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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.

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

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?

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