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The LGA’s Budget submission

Strengthening the sector through devolution.

In the latest issue:

LGR plans on hold

Ministers must set a clear timetable and ensure councils are not left to pick up the bill after announcing a review of local government reorganisation (LGR) in England, the LGA has said.

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Local government reorganisation: Rethinking the future of community infrastructure

by James Foley

or areas progressing with LGR, and for those where plans are currently under review, this period of change creates an opportunity to take a fresh look at the community infrastructure that supports people’s health, wellbeing and quality of life.

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Deliver, deepen, and define

by Councillor Eamonn O’Brien

The next phase of English devolution.

Fiscal devolution ‘can promote economic growth’

by The Editorial Team

Devolving public spending to local and strategic authorities “must be part of a roadmap to a sustainable financial model for local government”, the LGA has told Peers.