Big Society: what of the new localism bill?
Victoria Harkness, Head of Local Government Research
15 December 2010
We’ve been waiting with bated breath for the new Localism Bill, finally published on Monday, 13 December. Not a lot of surprises in there – we’ve known for some time of the desire of Eric Pickles and co. to “fundamentally shake up the balance of power in this country”.
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Blame games on cutbacks
Victoria Harkness, Head of Local Government Research
11 February 2013
The coalition, rather than councils, is getting the blame for local government cuts. What does this tell us about the mood music amongst voters asks Research Director, Victoria Harkness?
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Citizens, service delivery and the surveys…
Victoria Harkness, Head of Local Government Research
5 March 2013
The imperative to make financial savings has prompted public sector leaders to change the way in which they approach service delivery, says Ipsos MORI Research Director, Victoria Harkness in her latest article for LGC magazine.
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Ipsos MORI's work for 'Your Square Mile'
Jerry Latter, Senior Research Executive
5 January 2012
Last year, Ipsos MORI helped Your Square Mile, a not-for-profit organisation, to help communities across the UK to empower their residents to make positive changes to their local area
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