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Prosperous communities two vive la devolution! [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London LGA 2007ISBN:
  • 9781840495553
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.4 $2 18
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Contents:
How does the sub-national economy work? -- Powers: labour market - localising welfare; transport - change here for integrations; economic development - linking growth and infrastructure; housing and planning - fewer strategies, better plans -- Governance -- In practice -- Annex one: attendance at LGA roundtables to develop the proposals in this report -- Annex two: summary of the menu of powers for devolution -- Annex three: economic development expenditure by source and region 2004/05.
Summary: Sets out the LGA's evidence base for the need for devolution of powers to local councils and some concrete proposals for making it happen. Each place, city, town and shire is different. All have their own unique challenges. All require local solutions.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 136668-1001

How does the sub-national economy work? -- Powers: labour market - localising welfare; transport - change here for integrations; economic development - linking growth and infrastructure; housing and planning - fewer strategies, better plans -- Governance -- In practice -- Annex one: attendance at LGA roundtables to develop the proposals in this report -- Annex two: summary of the menu of powers for devolution -- Annex three: economic development expenditure by source and region 2004/05.

Sets out the LGA's evidence base for the need for devolution of powers to local councils and some concrete proposals for making it happen. Each place, city, town and shire is different. All have their own unique challenges. All require local solutions.