The culture of local government will be changed and the rules of central control will be re-written. The Government is committed to ensuring that localism is delivered and that there is a real devolution of power to local people. This pledge was given by Local Government Minister Bob Neill.

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Proposals have been announced which could lead to the closure of 103 magistrates courts, about one third of the total. This is the first move in a new policy which Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert described as creating a system shaped by the principles of freedom, fairness and responsibility.

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By Stephen Jenner

This book distils the learning from practical experience and academic research and represents a significant contribution to the challenge of transforming government and public services in an environment of ever-tighter finances.

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