Digest

How can the government ensure that the Localism Bill delivers the aim of putting residents and councillors in control of their communities?
Many debates have arisen since the Coalition Government announced the Localism Bill in December 2010, which will see powers shifted from central government to local councils. Public Service Review asks a panel of experts for their views on whether the bill is too ambitious, and if the government is doing enough to encourage local communities to take control of vital public services