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1. New devo deals in sight as negotiations begin in earnest: LGC research reveals resistance to metro mayors remains despite additional funding on offer.

Author

Kenyon, Megan, Hill, Jessica, and Calkin, Sarah

Subjects
*MAYORS, *DECENTRALIZATION in government, *MAYORAL elections, *COUNTY councils, *PUBLIC officers, *LOCAL government
Abstract

The article offers information about the United Kingdom government's commitment to address regional inequalities. It mentions about the white paper which publishes a devolution framework, which sets out what powers and funding areas can expect to receive under different levels of devolution. It discusses that white paper's plans to introduce a new upper tier only combined authority.

Published
2022

2. Making sense of levelling up.

Author

Knott, Jonathan

Subjects
*DECENTRALIZATION in government, *GOVERNMENT agency reorganization, *LOCAL government, BRITISH politics & government
Abstract

The article informs that the Local Government Association has agreed to give a back seat to directly lobbying for devolution after Great Britain government changed its policy priorities. It mentions that white paper suggests an opportunity to review the board's work and how it might most effectively influence this new agenda.

Published
2021