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New wave of city deals expected within weeks
May 17, 2012 by: Dan Drillsma-Milgrom, LGC
The government is preparing to announce the next clutch of city deals in the next few weeks, LGC understands. Following a pause in the process while cities held mayoral refere...
'One-in, one-out' rule aims to slash red tape
May 16, 2012 by: Dominic Browne, The MJ
Communities secretary Eric Pickles this week vowed to axe two government regulations for every one his department introduces – and has called on the rest of Whitehall to do ...
Shapps unveils £30 million for self build homes
May 14, 2012 by: Susanna Millar, Planning
Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced a £30 million fund to help people who want to build their own home and has pledged to double the size of the self-build housing ind...
Clark: not the end of the road for city mayors
May 10, 2012 by: Dan Drillsma-Milgrom, LGC
The elected mayoral model for cities is not off the table, local government minister Greg Clark has insisted - despite it being rejected by nine out of the 10 cities voting on...
Breathing new life into regeneration
by Alex Thomson, The MJ
Let the local authority clamour for more devolved power begin
by Steven Howell (in the Guardian, Public Leaders Network)
Local regeneration is about economic and social wellbeing
by Alex Thomson (in the Guardian, Local Government Network)
England's new mayors prove a force for good
by Alex Thomson (in The MJ)
Crossing the border
Posted in Structures, Collaborations and Working Across Borders
What can elected mayors do for our cities?
Posted in Local Government Management and Organisation
Credit Where Credit's Due
Posted in Local Government Finance
A New Era for Council Housing?
Posted in Planning, Housing and Economic Development
Pensions: Infrastructure Investment Conference
[Jun 26, 2012]
Report Launch: Grow Your Own Way
[May 23, 2012]
Report Launch: Credit Where Credit's Due
[Mar 5, 2012]
Blue Labour and the Politics of Place
[Feb 9, 2012]
- "Localism is the way forward for politics in the 21st century and Localis are out in front, pioneering the policies that will change our nation for the better"Rt. Hon. Greg Clark MP, Minister, DCLG
- "Localis' commitment to decentralisation crosses party boundaries, and their research illuminates policy problems with new practical thinking" Prof George Jones, LSE
- "Localis is now firmly in the think tank Premiership. Its bespoke approach to membership, its national credibility and its innovative research and event programme give it real influence and reach in championing the case for localism."Paul Carter, Leader, Kent CC
