Completing the Devolution Jigsaw
by Sam Popper on December 21, 2017
Gill Morris, DevoConnect I hope my Devo dreams will come true! With five devolution deals in the Budget, 2018 should …
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Steve Barwick on why he’s joining DevoConnect
by Steve Barwick on October 6, 2017
As Steve Barwick joins the team at DevoConnect he explains why he expects the devolution debate to intensify over the …
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RSA calls for more ‘grown-up’ devolution
by Sam Popper on October 7, 2016
The RSA published its interim report on Inclusive Growth last week, and in it suggested that the government ‘create a …
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Devolution deals will require elected Mayor, says May
by Sam Popper on October 7, 2016
Theresa May has told councillors that significant devolution deals will require an elected mayor, the LGC reported this week. This …
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Labour could ‘make the political weather’ on devolution
by Sam Popper on October 7, 2016
After Sajid Javid mostly avoided the topic of devolution at CPC16, attention is now turning to Labour. LSE’s Professor Tony …
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Lord Jim O’Neill resigns from Government
by Sam Popper on September 23, 2016
Treasury Minister, former Goldman Sachs Chief Economist, and Chair of the RSA’s City Growth Commission, Lord Jim O’Neill, has resigned …
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UK cities have poor skills and productivity compared to their European counterparts
by Sam Popper on September 23, 2016
Centre for Cities research has shown that nine in ten UK cities have worse productivity and skills than European city …
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devocomment: game on! The new dawn
by Gill Morris on September 13, 2016
Whatever happens there will be at least 3 Metro Mayors elected in May 2017. In case you missed the headlines; …
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EU Referendum: Local Government reacts
on July 5, 2016
LEAVE: 51.9% REMAIN: 48.1% On Thursday the UK went to the polls and voted to leave the European Union. 17,410,742 …
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Local Government Minister urges councils to “keep up the momentum” with devolution
on July 5, 2016
Minister for Local Government, Marcus Jones has written a piece for the MJ in which he urges all councils to …
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devocomment: the Smart way forward for Devo Mayors…
by Gill Morris on June 8, 2016
There is a huge focus on placing improved connectivity, infrastructure and better transport at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse …
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Local Government academics warn of devo “tug of war” between CAs and Mayors
on June 8, 2016
Writing in the MJ this week former chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit, Dennis Reed and emeritus professor …
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MPs: Government must address issues with business rates devolution
on June 8, 2016
The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has published a report 100% Retention of Business Rates: Issues for Consideration, which …
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Elected mayor demands threaten devo deals
on June 7, 2016
More devolution deals have come to a standstill this week due to the Government’s insistence that the transfer of powers …
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