Nigel Keohane

Nihilists, nimbys and national planning

Despite the heated opposition, it could be that the government’s changes to the planning system do make sense. With more than 200,000 additional homes needed, something has to give Read more

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Localism Bill: a good beginning

Ministers’ rhetoric on localism has displayed ambition.  The government has set the bar high, and insofar as removing central burdens is concerned, the coalition’s first year has been a success.  Planning regulations relaxed, inspection regimes removed, ringfencing ended. Read more...

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Getting personal, by Nigel Keohane

Some public service managers think we should forget ‘personalisation’, believing it to be a luxury when budgets are being cut. Read more

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