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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has become law after receiving Royal Assent.
Some amendments to the Bill were made by ministers following deliberations…[more...]
The government’s proposals for fiscal devolution have the potential to be “genuinely game-changing”, according to Steve Wilson, group chief finance officer at the Greater Manchester Combined… [more...]
Ministers will no longer be seeking to impose strategic authorities or
mayors on local areas without their consent. This concession was made to ensure the… [more...]
Only a third of council figures are convinced the fair funding review will make the sector more financially sustainable and even fewer believe their council will… [more...]
The government removed powers to “direct” the establishment of combined authorities from the devolution bill to ensure it passed through parliament yesterday.
The English Devolution… [more...]