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In England today local government is little more than an executive arm of central government implementing policy and budgets sent down from Westminster and Whitehall. Many would argue that this inhibits local growth and development. The House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, chaired by Graham Allen MP, and the Local Government Association, are campaigning for independent local government. This Information Daily Focus Report covers all the issues and provides a valuable interactive resource, free to access, thanks to sponsorship from Boilerhouse Media Group
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This report is supported by the Chair of the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee (PCRSC) and the Local Government Association. The PCRSC was established by The House of Commons in June 2010 to consider political and constitutional reform, and scrutinises the work of the Deputy Prime Minister in this area. The committee consists of eleven Members of Parliament, drawn from across the political parties, both those in government and the official opposition. more
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New Designs for Local Government
Following central government budget cuts, reductions in local income, and a rising demand in public services, local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges.
The Information Daily explores what local authorities in the West Midlands are doing to face such extreme pressures, by driving efficiency and ensuring frontline services are maintained.
Our correspondent Eva Quigley visits Becoming the Change We Want to See - New Designs for Local Government, a fringe event held during the Local Government Association annual conference, organised by Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands.
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The Case for Independent Local Government
The Information Daily explores whether local government is secure in its relationship with the centre so that it can deliver improved public services and local economic growth. Our correspondent Eva Quigley…
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Independent Local Government
loosening the grip of Whitehall
Westminster and Whitehall can change the shape, size, powers, functions and responsibilities of local government without local consultation and the bulk of local authority spending is now provided by central government with only a fraction raised locally.
Join Graham Allen MP Chair of the all party Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, as he debates with leading academics and stake holders More
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