First magazine - March 2016

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No.597 March 2016 www.local.gov.uk

the magazine for local government

special report: housing

“Discounted starter homes will be out of reach for the majority of people that are in need of an affordable home� Cllr Peter Box, LGA Housing Spokesman

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interview:

11 The Budget Business rates and flood defence funding

16 Protecting rural England Green Belt, planning and devolution

29 Your role in scrutiny Talking shop or transformational?


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