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Tories clarify stance on RDAs

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The Conservatives have confirmed local areas will be asked whether they want to scrap regional development agencies (RDAs) in favour of new bodies if the party is elected.

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Tue 9th March 2010

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Tenant power to drive and improve social housing

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Resident-led self-regulation has the potential to change social housing for the better by giving real power to customers who have little consumer choice or voice, according to a new report.

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Tue 9th March 2010

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Investment system ‘outdated, inefficient & ineffective’

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Replacing the current ‘bloated’ inward investment system with a localist approach would help the UK regain its global competitive edge, according to a new report.

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Mon 8th March 2010

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Double money with community benefits, councils told

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Councils could double their money as well as strengthen local economies and communities by using ‘progressive procurement’, according to a new report.

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Mon 8th March 2010

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Report sets agenda to ‘safeguard regeneration’

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Councils should be given greater control of their finances to encourage local development, according to a new report from senior politicians.

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Wed 3rd March 2010

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