Jes Ladva speaks to The MJ: Preparing for the new age of self-reliance

Although still a nascent phrase in the public sector vernacular, the term ‘casino council’ is increasingly bandied about by those sceptical of the commercial ventures pursued by local authorities. However, with central government pushing an agenda of selfreliance and devolved powers, local authorities are under mounting pressure to pursue more expansive investment strategies in order to meet the demands on their frontline services.

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