Devolution
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“Compelling” case for Cheshire devolution deal to be reached this year, NPP says
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership has called on the government to expand its scope for devolution deals with "notable gaps" in the north. -
North of the Tyne devolution details revealed with region promised £600m
A major component of the governmental package will be £337m for the Metro system. -
North to get new transport powers – but questions remain
New legislation will give the north a raft of new transport powers, but doubt remains over what decisions Transport for the North will be able to take. -
Local political leaders call for new body to speak for the north
Local council leaders and mayors call for new 'Council of the north' to represent the region to government. -
Metro mayors show imbalance of devolution
Women are vastly under-represented in the new devolved metro mayor administrations. -
Mayor Burnham calls for revolution in technical education
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls for an end to the “stigma linked to the class system” around technical education. -
Liverpool metro mayor and combined authority unveil 100-day plan
Steve Rotheram sets out a 100-day action plan to deliver “transformational change” across the Liverpool city region. -
New northern mayors in place by the end of the week
New northern mayors will have a budget of just over £2.2bn over the next 30 years. -
Mott MacDonald appointed on Greater Cambridge City Deal framework
Motts win four-year framework to help deliver significant transport improvements in Cambridge city region. -
Housing prominent in Greater Manchester mayoral race
As the campaign hots up to elect a mayor for Greater Manchester, we take a look at the two leading candidates for the job.