Devolution
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough agree devolution deal
Devolution spreads to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough where residents will vote for an elected mayor on 4 May 2017. -
Greater Manchester mayoral candidates outline their vision
The three main candidates for Greater Manchester mayor have debated the issues at an industry debate in Manchester. -
Heseltine hails “incredible transformation” as Tees Valley launches industrial strategy
The Tees Valley launches a new Strategic Economic Plan, placing the region at the centre of a new approach to industrial strategy. -
Regions need proper industrial strategy to truly rebalance the economy
The government needs to move beyond rhetoric and really listen to the regions if the UK economy is to prosper. -
Transport for the North applies for devolved powers
A significant step for devolution at Transport for the North submits formal proposal to the Department for Transport to become a statutory sub-national transport body. -
We need to prove the case for the north again, says Transport for the North boss
Theresa May's new government will need to be re-persuaded of the case for regional investment, says Transport for the North's chief executive. -
North east devolution plans in chaos following council leaders’ vote
Members of the North East Combined Authority vote against devolution deal over funding concerns in wake of Brexit. -
Leading Manchester mayoral candidate sets out vision for the city
Manchester mayoral candidate Andy Burnham unveils his business vision for the city. -
No guarantees on £800m EU funding for the north east, says government
Around £800m of EU funding for the north east is in the balance following the Brexit vote. -
Sort out the devolution muddle, government told
The Public Accounts Committee has called on government to get to grips with problems besetting devolution of spending powers to local authorities