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Simon Parker, Jessica Studdert and Claire Mansfield discuss the fallout of Brexit. And on the day Theresa May took office they look at what the new Prime Minister might mean for localism and devolution.
Emma, Simon and Jess are joined by Cllr Sarah Hayward, Leader of Camden Council and Chris Smith of 24 Housing Magazine to discuss the impact the election of Sadiq Khan will have on London boroughs, what we can expect from next year’s Metro Mayor elections and the Housing Act.
This month Emma Burnell is joined by Jonn Elledge, Editor of CityMetric, NLGN Director Simon Parker and Head of Research Claire Mansfield to discuss the local election results and devolution in any potential post-Osborne world.
This month Emma Burnell is joined by Jessica Studdert and Simon Parker to look forward to this week’s Budget, our forthcoming report on the future of place-based health and the implications of the recent rejection of a mayor for Bath.
The staff at NLGN discuss the year just gone and look forward to 2016: the year devolution will finally be delivered.
This month Emma Burnell, Jessica Studdert and Claire Mansfield are joined by Chris Brophy and Lee Clarke – both partners at law firm Capsticks LLP to discuss the upcoming spending review and the recent reclassification of housing associations.
This month Director Simon Parker and Head of External Affairs Emma Burnell are joined by new Deputy Director Jessica Studdert and Leader of Islington Council Cllr Richard Watts. Among topics discussed are George Osborne’s announcement on the devolution of Business Rates and David Cameron’s announcement of changes to Section 106 agreements.
Mark Robinson, Chief Executive of Scape Group joins us to talk Devo deals. And Emma, Claire and Simon discuss the impact of the refugee crisis on local government.
Join NLGN Director Simon Parker, Head of Research Claire Mansfield and Head of External affairs Emma Burnell as they discuss the implications of the budget on localgovernment.
Join NLGN Director Simon Parker, Head of Research Claire Mansfield and their guests Liam Booth-Smith from iMPOWER and Sandra Whiles from Blaby District Council as they discuss the City Devolution Bill.
Emma Burnell, Laura Wilkes and Simon Parker are joined by Bob Clarke, Executive Director at Jacobs to discuss the implications for local government of a majority Conservative government for local authorities and devolution.
Laura Wilkes, Simon Parker and Emma Burnell discuss the Labour and Conservative Manifestos. In addition James Trotter of Amey and Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham discuss the developing relationship between local government and the private sector.
Laura Wilkes, Simon Parker and Emma Burnell discuss the devolution of health and social care following recent announcements about Manchester.
If you missed our Annual Conference, here’s your chance to listen to the keynote speech from Cllr Sir Richard Leese on the future of local government following the welcome devolution through the Greater Manchester City Deal.
This is followed by a Q and A with audience members and NLGN Director Simon Parker.
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At NLGN’s 2015 conference we discussed the future of English local government. We asked delegates what one thing they would ask an incoming Secretary of State to do after the General Election.