Over the past twenty years, I’ve had the chance to observe a remarkable experiment in urban governance reform: England’s efforts to devolve more power to local decisionmakers through metro mayors, ...

The UK Government is seeking bids from mayoral strategic authorities in England to take control of rail in their areas ...

A minister has insisted that devolution arrangements are not being decided centrally, after opposition peers accused the government of “taking power away” from communities.

The fight has begun for Cornwall to secure additional powers which reflect the Duchy's unique culture, history and identity now that the Government's English Devolution Bill has been published. At ...

All three councils in Cheshire have now backed plans to create a new combined authority - the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. But what does it mean for people living in the county, and ...

Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with Devon, and would instead likely offer a bespoke devolution deal. Communities secretary Steve ...

Royal Borough councillors expressed an interest in starting devolution discussions with Government, which could pave the way ...

While the bill has been framed as a lifeline for struggling retailers, it has a number of critical flaws, writes Amy Brown, a partner at Winckworth Sherwood #UKhousing The government’s English ...

A Labour MP has voiced strong opposition to his party’s proposed devolution bill, warning that its provisions could forge an "unholy alliance" between Cornwall and Devon. Perran Moon, who represents ...

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