The voice of the third sector is not being heard in shaping communities at regional level. The ipprnorth think tank has called for Government action to give the sector greater influence.

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A Social Investment Wholesale Bank is likely to go ahead next year following the launch of a consultation by the Office of the Third Sector. The Bank would help third sector organisations to access the finance they need to grow and become more sustainable.

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This paper from the New Local Government Network argues that dramatic cuts in public services could be avoided by giving councils new power to balance their budget over three years rather than one.

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