LGiU statement on Greg Clark’s DCLG appointment
We look forward to working with Greg Clark in his new role as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
View ArticleService Transformation Challenge Panel
This briefing summarises and comments on two publications: a report on service transformation published by the Service Transformation Challenge Panel in November 2014, and the Government's response to...
View ArticleLocal Government Funding in this Parliament – national picture
The Spending Review 2015 was announced on 25 November and the provisional local government finance settlement on 17 December 2015. This briefing draws on both to consider funding to local government...
View ArticleLocal Government Funding in this Parliament – distribution
This briefing considers funding to local government until 2019/20, in light of the Autumn Statement and Spending Review 2015 and the provisional local government finance settlement 2016/17. It is the...
View ArticleConsultation on 100% Business Rates Retention: Flexibilities and practicalities
On 5 July 2016, the Government published a consultation “Self-sufficient local government: 100% business rates retention”. This briefing is the second of two on the main paper of this consultation,...
View ArticleConsultation on 100% Business Rates Retention: needs & redistribution
In July 2016, the government published a consultation “Self-sufficient local government: 100% business rates retention”. This briefing is on the second of the two documents in this publication,...
View ArticleIs local authority reorganisation a local growth alternative to devolution?
The briefing provides an overview of recent proposals for unitary status in two tier England, largely from a local growth perspective. It then considers future options for local government reform.
View Article100% Business Rates Retention: Further consultation
The government’s further consultation on the design of the reformed business rates system runs until 3 May. It covers resets, pooling, Local Growth Zones, appeals, tier splits, the safety net and the...
View ArticleNational Audit Office Report on Homelessness
The NAO’s report deals with the causes and costs of homelessness, the response of local government to homelessness, and DCLG’s leadership in reducing homelessness. How effectively does DCLG work with...
View ArticleBrexit and Civil Contingency Planning
The story that has emerged over the last week or so that we may have to begin stockpiling food, medicines and other essentials in readiness for a no-deal Brexit is disturbing to say the least. It...
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