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Modern local government: in touch with the people

Foreword and Introduction

A brief outline of this White Paper

Chapter 1 The need for change

Chapter 3 New political structures

Chapter 4 Improving local democracy

Chapter 5 Improving local financial accountability

Chapter 6 A new ethical framework

Chapter 7 Improving local services through best value

Chapter 8 Promoting the well-being of communities

Chapter 9 Capital finance

Chapter 10 Business rates

Postscript Making it happen

Annex

Modern local government: in touch with the people

Contents