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Those with skin in the game should be the ones who decide how they come together into combined authorities to receive the enhanced devolved powers needed to deliver for their community.
That is why we are reorganising local government & deepening devolution in England, which…
Ever wondered who holds the Mayor and Combined Authority to account?
Find out in our video which launches our new Overview and Scrutiny Committee campaign - Scrutiny Makes Us Stronger.
From transport and housing to climate and skills, scrutiny helps shape the decisions that…
Great to be with the Deputy Prime Minister at the Leaders Council last week, which is resetting the relationship between local & central government.
By working as partners in power & reforming the system through our Devolution Bill, we are tackling the big issues facing…
At the latest Leaders Council, @AngelaRayner, @KeyCities and other local gov leaders jointly explored initiatives to drive national renewal.
We welcome the government's collaborative approach and remain committed to partnerships that facilitate flourishing local communities.
At the latest Leaders Council, @AngelaRayner, @KeyCities and other local gov leaders jointly explored initiatives to drive national renewal.
We welcome the government's collaborative approach and remain committed to partnerships that facilitate flourishing local communities.
Yesterday I chaired Leaders Council which brings together local government leaders from across England to drive forward our missions for national renewal.
From the 10-Year Health Plan to our landmark Devolution Bill, we're building partnerships that will transform communities.
🚨🗳️ | New Guidance in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill confirms that Mayoral and PCC elections will return to the Supplementary Vote system.
Landmark Devolution Bill brings new dawn of regional power
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill delivers on manifesto commitment to de-centralise power and ignite regional growth with powers for mayors.
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📄Today, a new Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill was introduced in Parliament – a vital step towards handing greater powers and funding to local leaders.
The Bill opens the door to more ambitious local leadership across transport, skills housing and more. 🚍🛠️
Steve has…
🏛️ Today the government has published the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, advancing the English Devolution White Paper from December 2024. NALC met with Baroness Sharon Taylor to discuss it. Read more: nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…
The government's new Devolution Bill is a clear signal that they believe in the difference devolution has made for Greater Manchester.
It's a watershed moment in this journey - and an opportunity to address an issue that can no longer be ignored.
Empowering communities will help deliver change that people can see and feel, with decisions made in the West – not Westminster.
Alongside new powers is a strengthening of democracy and a stronger mandate for mayors, which Mayor Helen Godwin lobbied for: tinyurl.com/DevolutionBill
It's a special moment when a co-operator, as a Minister of State, gets to introduce new legislation that our movement has called for.
Here's @JimfromOldham on why today's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is so crucial. It's why we're in politics.
📰 @MetroMayorSteve today hailed ‘a big step towards levelling the playing field for areas like ours’ after the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament.
Read more 👉 ow.ly/os7S50WnFce#DevolutionDelivers
💥 BREAKING: the Government's English Devolution & Community Empowerment bill will scrap the First Past the Post voting system for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections
👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose
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🔄 The great power shift begins today.
For too long, Whitehall spreadsheets decided your area's future. Not anymore.
The English Devolution Bill puts YOU in control:
🏗️ Speed up housing delivery
🗳️Stronger neighbourhood voice
📈 Local growth plans that work
Our Northern VALOUR pilot has launched 🚀
Thank you to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region for getting on board, and I look forward to working collaboratively to drive this forward.
This Armed Forces Week we are…
It was great to spend some time in the West Midlands this week meeting with Mayor @RichParkerLab.
I saw first-hand the work which is underway by the Combined Authority & City Council to develop proposals for a Mayoral Development Corporation to accelerate economic development…
The London Assembly is proud to have welcomed and honoured special guests from the Armed Forces, veterans, reserves, cadets, and representatives from military charities to City Hall for the annual Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony.
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