Building an evidence base

Building a case for devolution? What is the argument for decentralisation? In addition to the LGA's main publications on devolution, these resources and evidence can be used to understand what can be achieved through devolved powers and funding.


Financial Analysis

ESPRESSO

An excel based tax and expenditure analysis tool by New Economy, commissioned by LGA and Core Cities.

ESPRESSO provides tables and charts that are customisable to individual authority districts, years and groupings of districts. Currently, the tool includes data for 2013/14 and 2014/15. Further data will be added as it becomes available.