Devolution

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough agree devolution deal

Devolution spreads to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough where residents will vote for an elected mayor on 4 May 2017.

5 years 10 months ago
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.

5 years 11 months ago
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.

6 years 1 month ago
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.

6 years 1 month ago
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.

6 years 3 months ago
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.

6 years 4 months ago
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.

6 years 4 months ago
Leading Manchester mayoral candidate sets out vision for the city

Manchester mayoral candidate Andy Burnham unveils his business vision for the city.

6 years 6 months ago
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.

6 years 6 months ago
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

6 years 6 months ago