But the problem with local democracy is that central government isn't supposed to come in and tell councils what to do.

They are ruled directly by national authorities without any local democracy.

So much for local democracy, consultation and protection of our countryside.

And they are a further attack on local democracy.

So there could be reason to think his administration would bring a new dawn for local democracy.

And such changes mark a decisive shift away from local democracy.

There has been a positive attempt at denial of local democracy.

No matter how you dress it up, this is big business having a direct say in local democracy.

Oh, there is no rule against local democracy, just in imperial matters.

The challenge for us is, above all, to give our support to nationwide and local democracy in Russia.