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Individual ward member delegated powers
In the second article in a series of articles relating to the powers of backbench councillors to influence or take part in decision-making, Geoff Wild focuses on the little-used but potentially significant power for councils to delegate executive and non-executive functions to individual local Ward members.
What next for council consultations?
After the May elections, will council consultations remain ‘business as usual’? Rhion Jones looks at the potential for change.
Officer reports and decisions to close care homes
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the lawfulness of Kirklees Council’s decision to sell two adult care homes to a private provider. Peter Oldham KC and Jack Anderson analyse the judgment.
Planning committees and delegation
The government’s proposed reforms to planning committees and delegation could herald a new councillor–officer dynamic, writes Nagla Stevens.
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