Localism is our priority after cuts chiefs told

摘要

Driving forward the localism agenda is the main priority of DCLG ministers after the grant settlement, its permanent secretary, Sir Bob Kers-lake, told guests at the annual SOLACE dinner last week. Sir Bob said he took on the job three months ago 'because of my passion for localism', and said he was 'proud to work with the sector I know.' Describing himself as a 'passionate champion of local government', he insisted 'ministers mean what they say' on the restoration of power to councils.