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Localism: a tale of GVAs, grandees and The Guardian (but not much greenery)

Will localism form part of the forthcoming election manifestos? If so, what exactly? Some early indications on the Coalition side.

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The Localism Act’s been around for over three years. As the May Election approaches, politicians have been analysing the Coalition’s take on localism. Some have even set out shopping-lists for what localism should be in future, if and when the new order takes over. Will any make it into the party manifestos, let alone the statue book?

What’s on offer?