The government’s announcement could be a disaster in disguise for Swindon. Despite the fanfare around George Osborne’s announcement at party conference, the realities we are hearing will be much, much different. The Communities Secretary has already said the devolution of business rates will not mean any additional money for councils. The Swindon Labour Group Leader, Councillor Jim Grant, has attacked the government’s announcement to devolve business rates income to local authorities. Since the announcement by George Osborne at the Conservative…