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Lower-tier councils pull out of Sheffield devolution deal

Bassetlaw DC has become the second lower-tier council to back away from participation in the Sheffield city region’s devolution bid.

Bassetlaw DC has become the second lower-tier council to back away from participation in the Sheffield city region's devolution bid.

The move comes after Chesterfield BC pulled its bid to join following concerted opposition from Derbyshire CC, which had threatened to hold a referendum.

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