Posted by Chris Magee on 12 July 2010
…is the new mantra, but “Uncertainty, uncertainty, uncertainty…” is how it’s being received in local government, regeneration and property circles.
However, bit by bit, the Government’s intentions on localism are becoming clearer.
“I want to unlock the passions and drive of communities. I want to free them to realise their vision,” said Housing Minister, Grant Shapps to [...]
Posted by Katharina Derschewsky on 9 July 2010
Increasing public sector efficiency has never been so sexy. Or so Reform director, Andrew Haldenby concluded his introductory words to the think tank’s conference on ‘Reducing the deficit and improving public services’.
And indeed, with the current governing theme being “financial retrenchment” the topic, previously perceived by many as “too dull to bother”, suddenly does seem [...]
Posted by Chris Lowe on
One of the changes proposed by the Wright Committee and approved by the Commons was to set up a Backbench Business Committee. This appears to be a significant change to the procedures of the House for a number of reasons:
1. The Committee is to be given 35 days per year, (approximately one day a week), [...]
Posted by Chris Lowe on 8 July 2010
College Public Policy Partner, Chris Lowe, today (7 July 2010) spoke at the UK Business Conference in Westminster on ‘The Business Agenda of the Coalition Government” along with Adrian Bailey MP, the new Chairman of the BIS Select Committee, commentator Will Hutton, and the TUC’s Brendan Barber.
Speaking about the Coalition Government, Chris emphasised the role of [...]