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We are currently researching Westminster interventions in councils in crisis. We're looking to talk to councillors, officers, grassroots campaigners, journalists & trade unions in Woking, Slough & Croydon. If that's you, get in touch! #LocalGov #LocalDemocracy #CouncilsInCrisi

We are researching effects of Westminster interventions in English councils - we want to speak to councillors, officers, journalists, trade unions, campaigners, community groups in #Woking, #Slough & #Croydon - please share & let us know if you'd like to speak (anon of course)

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Fifty years ago public investment in local authority housing “peaked in 1974/5 at £2.2 bn — £23.3 bn in 2023/4 prices.” £2 bn for “affordable” housing is a smaller investment than in recent years. Compared to historic levels, it's a *tiny* fraction. ft.com/content/c4a305…

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Next financial year, 30 council will receive Exceptional Financial Support from the government. This is one of the measures to try and keep struggling authorities afloat, but not a substitute to a properly funded #localgov sector. gov.uk/guidance/excep…

👁️What's happening in Research for Action? Councils in crisis, councils in flux, reflections on 2024 and upcoming events researchforaction.uk/new-year-news-…

🚨 NEW: Since 2013, *90%* of residents in Manchester’s Piccadilly ward have moved out of the area. But why? Explore the Greater Manchester Gentrification Index — a quantitative study measuring gentrification in Manchester over the last decade. common-wealth.org/interactive/th… 🧵

For anyone following the #localgov funding settlement or #LGFS, the consultation on the objectives & principles of funding reform is still open until 12 Feb: gov.uk/government/con… Yes, this too was launched just before Christmas break!!