devolution
Rewiring the state
Over the summer, the Government published its statement on Rewiring the State, and we now expect a white paper in the autumn that will further develop its vision for devolution in England.
Anti-democratic planning scheme
The Government’s anti-democratic planning National Scheme of Delegation will come into effect on Halloween!
Doing devolution the right way
Andy Burnham began his premiership with a lot of talk about devolution.
Reed calls for double devolution
Power can be overcentralised locally as well as nationally, the former Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary told the LGA’s annual conference.
Creating ‘opportunities for growth’
Devolution “should encourage places with the freedom to shape their own future”, the LGA’s annual conference heard.
‘Devo needs funding to work’
Councils need trust, genuine devolution and financial stability, according to the Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson.
The postcode test for Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to take power out of Westminster and put it into every postcode. The test is whether he will match that promise with authority, resources and discretion.
Tourism levy ‘important step in fiscal devolution’
Devolving the visitor levy to local areas will enable significant investment in the visitor economy, boosting local attractions and tourism businesses, says the LGA.