DEVOLUTION

Six club together for South Midlands devolution

Steps are being taken towards forming a devolution proposal covering six councils in the South Midlands.

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By Martin Ford | 27 August 2024
Corby in North Northamptonshire © Altaf Shah / Shutterstock.com

Steps are being taken towards forming a devolution proposal covering six councils in the South Midlands.

Officers believe a South Midlands Authorities Joint Committee comprising Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and North and West Northamptonshire councils could form the basis of a future deal.

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