What’s good for Reading may also be good for Burnley
Andrew Carter comments on the most recent developments of the Local Government Finance Bill.
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More money, more power: Now Government means business with business rates
Zach Wilcox highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the Local Government Finance Bill so far.
Pay for delay: The “delay incentive” in the draft Local Government Finance Bill
Proposals in the new bill could lead to perverse planning incentives
Watershed moment or complex upgrade? Navigating the pools, levys, tariffs and top ups of local government finance
Andrew Carter (Director of Policy and Research, Centre for Cities) outlines his thoughts on changes to local government finance
Urban Outliers: Will the Local Government Finance Bill incentivise growth in all England’s cities?
Could a fairer and more inclusive system reward more cities that support economic growth?
Investing in Growth Cities: Fulfilling the economic potential of the Greater South East cities
In order to unlock the potential of cities and increase private sector growth, the Government will need to adopt a radical new approach to economic development.
Local Government Resource Review: Submission
Since the announcement of the LGRR consultation, the Centre for Cities has been an active researcher, collaborator and discussant about the proposed measures. Our research provides a well-rounded and thoughtful response to the LGRR consultation, as summarised here.
Capital gains: What does the Local Government Resource Review mean for London?
The LGRR has the potential to transform the way that local government finances are allocated in the future and opens up the opportunity for London local authorities to work together in a pan-London business rates pool.
Business rates reform: Complexity ahoy?
The Government has the opportunity to create a simple, strong, long-term financial incentive for growth. Eric Pickles has started out in the right direction, yet there still remains room for improvement.
Room for improvement: Creating the financial incentives needed for economic growth
With the right design, the NHB and LGRR can create financial incentives for growth that benefit Britain’s cities, and the UK economy as a whole.