International Comparisons of Local Government

This is a project looking at the different forms of local government around the world, including levels of financial autonomy, representation in central government, and other freedoms which allow them to control and influence local policy for the benefit of communities as a whole. International comparisons have a huge part to play in making the case for the UK government to significantly devolve power.

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Call for sector's status to be raised in national politics
[, Feb 4, 2009]

The MJ comments on our report, 'With a little help from our friends'

English councils worried by lack of representation
[, Feb 2, 2009]

ILM comments on our report, 'With a little help from our friends'

PM pledges freedom for councils as think tank report calls for reforms
[, Jan 30, 2009]

Public Net comments on our report, 'With a little help from our friends'

With a Little Help From Our Friends
[, Jan 29, 2009]

LGA comments on our report, 'With a little help from our friends'

Press release: International Lessons for Local Government
[, Jan 28, 2009]

Local government should have a key place at the national political table and have its role protected by law, according to a new report published today by Localis

With a Little Help From Our Friends
[, Jan 28, 2009]

What can English local government learn from around the world. This event explains how other countries operate and the lessons that can be learnt.

With a Little Help From Our Friends
[, Jan 28, 2009]

This report compares the English central-local balance with that in a number of European and Commonwealth countries. It examines issues ranging from finance and performance management to constitutional protection.

Local thoughts from abroad
[, Jan 26, 2009]

Press coverage of With a Little Help From Our Friends