
Andrew Carter: Devolving responsibilities to our town halls must also mean devolving money
We should be asking ourselves what we want from local government in the future, particularly in light of the Covid-19 crisis.
We should be asking ourselves what we want from local government in the future, particularly in light of the Covid-19 crisis.
Most town planners that you speak to will quietly admit that the planning system is designed to prevent development, not permit it.
Encouragingly, both leadership contenders have confirmed their support for more devolution.
Without a boost to infrastructure and local services, it will not be possible to increase the housing supply.
Whoever leads the Conservatives into the next election needs to gamble some of its political capital on winning over young, urban voters.
Divert funds from easing tuition fees into funding Further Education; sensible railway investment in the North; and refocus devolution on cities.
The Conservatives have seized the leadership on devolving power.
Much of it is far from green.