This roundtable looked at just how these authorities can bring underperforming sites back to life. It heard that partnerships across the public and private sectors were critical, as was long-term ...

Discussions have begun ahead of the biggest transformation of local government in southern England in decades. With this month's elections cancelled, attention has turned to the devolution plans for a ...

To overcome a stark imbalance in the devolution of funds to Karnataka from the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday demanded that the share of taxes devolved to States (vertical devolution) ...

The three Cheshire councils are looking to have a combined authority with a mayor Plans for Cheshire and Warrington to get more powers from the government are moving forward, after the three councils ...

The financial sustainability of councils is “the single biggest issue” for the success of combined authorities, a senior figure from Greater Manchester CA said yesterday. Steve Wilson, group chief ...

As anyone who has ever attempted any sort of remodelling project such as clearing out a cupboard, a kitchen extension or building a new housing estate will know, there is a period at the beginning ...

“Let us remember that meaningful progress happens when institutions work in harmony, not in competition. Upholding the integrity of devolution means respecting the tenets of devolution, the leadership ...

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