The Missing Multipliers Devolution to Britain's Key Cities
Language: English Publication details: London Respublica 2015Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: New report recognises the fact that mid-sized cities such as Sunderland, Preston and Cambridge are crucial in the drive for economic growth and would benefit from more devolved powers. This could include a 'right to challenge' whereby failing centralised public services would be shown the ?red card? and their work brought under the control of local communities and councils. Also advises that cities need to be helped to pool their resources in areas of expertise and success in order to bring prosperity to local communities.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | L158921 |
New report recognises the fact that mid-sized cities such as Sunderland, Preston and Cambridge are crucial in the drive for economic growth and would benefit from more devolved powers. This could include a 'right to challenge' whereby failing centralised public services would be shown the ?red card? and their work brought under the control of local communities and councils. Also advises that cities need to be helped to pool their resources in areas of expertise and success in order to bring prosperity to local communities.