Preparing the ground for a stronger local democracy
We want to create the conditions in which local democracy will thrive. This means starting with our citizens and with our sense of local identity – with the ground beneath our feet.
Growing a stronger local democracy – Key themes from our draft report, May 2017
Read a quick, 10 minute overview of the key themes from our draft report: Growing a stronger local democracy, from the ground up.
Robin Hambleton’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Professor Robin Hambleton, author of the English Devolution Guide, in a public inquiry via phone on 28th September 2016.
Lord Kerslake’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Sir Bob Kerslake, member of the House of Lords, in a public inquiry via phone on 16th November 2016.
Adrian Lythgo’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Adrian Lythgo, Chief Executive of Kirklees Council, in a public inquiry on 27th September 2016.
Ed Hammond’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Ed Hammond from the Centre for Public Scrutiny, in a public inquiry on 28th September 2016.
Robert Light’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Robert Light, a Kirklees Councillor for 24 years, in a public inquiry on 20th September 2016.
Rob Vincent’s public inquiry evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Rob Vincent, former chief executive at two councils, in a public inquiry on 10th October 2016.