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Soapbox by Simon Parker

Combined authorities represent the hope of next phase localism and a long-term answer to English governance, writes NLGN director.

The march of the combined authority has been extraordinary.

In just three years almost every major city in the north has created new city-wide structures and many southern councils are pursuing similar models such as economic prosperity boards.

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