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The devolution scrutiny challenge
DEVOLUTION

The devolution scrutiny challenge

By Joe Lepper | 11 November 2026

As mayoral strategic authorities take on new powers and their number is set to grow, is audit and scrutiny robust enough to keep pace and should MPs be involved? Joe Lepper reports.

DEVOLUTION

Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2026

The devolution train has left the station, but now the difficult part begins, says Michael Burton.

CENTRE FOR CITIES

The destination of devolution is growth

By Andrew Carter | 10 November 2026

Whether the fiscal devolution roadmap delivers growth is still to be decided and the Government n...

KEY CITIES

Give local authorities the tools they need without the caveats

By Vince Maple | 10 November 2026

The Government’s reboot of plans to devolve more power to the regions and away from Westminster i...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Mayors attack police force cut plans

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2026

Mayors have attacked calls to cut the number of police forces in England and Wales through mergers.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Visitor levy 'chance to prove what devolution can deliver'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2026

The introduction of the Visitor Levy Bill to Parliament ‘marks one of the biggest steps for fisca...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Plans for leadership college to be put to Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 04 November 2026

A proposed leadership college for local government would help the sector attract and retain ‘exce...

REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Grasping a once in a lifetime opportunity for councils

By Anna Randle | 04 November 2026

As well as making the case for the role local government can play in a rewired state, the sector ...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution: Roadmap is a good starting point

By Alex Walker | 04 November 2026

Alex Walker says fiscal devolution has started to take shape. But the destination should be more ...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution: Significant steps away from the centre

By Marcus Johns | 03 November 2026

Marcus Johns sets out the three key features of the Budget’s fiscal devolution roadmap and says t...

EMPLOYMENT

If devolution cannot solve the youth jobs crisis, what is it for?

By Katie Johnston | 03 November 2026

Katie Johnston looks at how devolution can help local government tackle youth unemployment and dr...

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