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General Election 2019: Liberal Democrats and Green Party manifestos

Devolution The Liberal Democrats commit to: Give local government enhanced powers to decide on issues most important to their area, including committing to devolve energy, transport, housing, skills and revenue-raising powers and ensuring they are matched by appropriate funding. Strengthen the North East and Cornwall by establishing devolved revenue-raising powers. Continue to support the Northern…

England & Wales
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What lessons can be learnt from the Wigan Deal?

Over a period of six years, public services in Wigan have been through a major process of transformation, based on the idea of building a different relationship with local people. The new approach to delivering services has become known as the ‘Wigan Deal’.

England & Wales, Scotland
Members

Who cares for the carers?

This briefing details key findings from the Survey of Adult Carers in England published in June 2019 and the Nuffield Trust analysis of these findings published in August 2019.

England & Wales
Members

Cut the Bull: how changing your diet could help save the planet

As the effects of climate change become better recognised, more attention is being focused towards the issue of food impacts on climate change. This briefing will make recommendations on the ways in which local government can address issues of health and climate change through diet.

England & Wales, Global, Scotland