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Supporting the development of Big Society in new Localism?

Empowering local communities to shape local areas has been a goal of central government for the past decade, for some essential to the success of Big Society, and so it was unsurprising to read about it in the new the Localism Bill.
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December 2010 Issues Index

Concern about education increases in the wake of the student protests, though the economy and unemployment remain the two most important issues.
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Big Society: what of the new localism bill?

We've been waiting with bated breath for the new Localism Bill, finally published on Monday, 13 December. Not a lot of surprises in there - we've known for some time of the desire of Eric Pickles and co. to "fundamentally shake up the balance of power in this country".
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Ipsos December 2010 Political Monitor

The Reuters/ Ipsos December Political Monitor shows Liberal Democrat support continuing to fall, while backing for Labour and the Conservatives remains largely unchanged.
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Tell your residents what you are doing

Ben Page, Chief Executive of Ipsos, discusses how local councils must communicate their value for money in order to see satisfaction levels rise.
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England 4 - Spain/Portugal 3: Scots back England World Cup bid - just!

On the eve of FIFA's decision about who will host the 2018 World Cup, more Scots have chosen England as their favoured host, in front of the other two main contenders according to a new survey by Ipsos Scotland.
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Scots want more power but not independence

Two-thirds of Scots support more power for Scotland although around three quarters want the country to remain part of the UK, according to an Ipsos Scotland survey.
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Most important issues facing Scotland

Economic issues continue to be seen as the most important issue facing Scotland today, mentioned by 43% of respondents in the November wave of our quarterly public opinion monitor, up by 7% from August
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Scotland Public Opinion Monitor November 2010

Five months out from the Holyrood election, Labour has a 10 point lead over the SNP in the latest poll from Ipsos Scotland.