A message from the top
By Simeon Brown, Local Government Minister. February 2024. I believe well-functioning and effective local government plays a vital role in supporting and growing our local...
Tag : local decision-making
Community boards and the future for local government
As councils reflect on the recommendations in the Future for Local Government report, and as some begin their next representation review, Gavin Beattie, a former...
Keep control of funding and spending
People and businesses are suffering economic pain from the pandemic, but that is not a good reason for local authorities to reduce rates. By Linda...