Devolution within devolution? A SWOT analysis of introducing combined authorities to Scotland This analysis of a pressing public debate will interest local authority stakeholders, the Scottish Government, UK and Scottish policymakers, and professionals in urban planning and economic develop...

For those interested in devolution across the UK & also the metro mayor/strategic authority project in England, this is an interesting short read on the potential opportunities & limits of establishing combined authorities in Scotland
#holyrood #devolution #MetroMayors #localgovernment

"FUNDING TALKS DELAY UNVEILING OF RAIL PLAN"
#RalphBlackburn for @yorkshirepost.co.uk

#LukeCampbell (of #ReformUK) has pulled out of an agreement uniting #Yorkshire's #MetroMayors over committing to ending #NetZero.

#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

What do Metro Mayors Want — Devo Agency If the Government is to make a success of this massive industrial scale infrastructure opportunity, it is our Metro Mayors who need the powers and freedoms to drive forward their place based regenera...

Is it now time for the Government to look seriously at ‘Fiscal Devolution’ and unlock potential opportunities for local taxation and revenue raising for #metromayors

Check out our latest blog here‼️

www.devoagency.co.uk/insights/wha...

#devolution #fiscaldevolution #IndustrialStrategy

🚨Breaking news update🚨: Huge thanks @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @london.gov.uk for initiating your HIGH #AirPollution protocol to protect public health during this major UK-wide ozone episode. Your advice sign was visible on #MaryleboneRoad by 5pm Friday 20 June. #MetroMayors and govt should act!

Everything you need to know about metro mayors: an FAQ What are metro mayors? How will they govern? What does this mean for local governance? We answer frequently asked questions on the local leaders

UPDATE 🚨

Our #MetroMayors FAQ has all the updated details after May's elections including info on integrated settlements, mayoral powers and achievements to date.

Have a look 🔎👇

Hull & East Yorks + West of England #MetroMayors could be elected with less 1/3 of vote, as mentioned Hannah Miller & Prof Sir John Curtice.

Worth saying after Labour won Cambridgeshire Mayor last govt got rid AV for FPTP. These well under half of votes cast support mayors would be a consequence.

🌿 New powers are on the horizon — but will every community, big and small, benefit?
Read more➡️www.rsnonline.org.uk/will-metro-mayors-deliver-for-the-countryside
#MetroMayors #FairPolicy #DeliveringForAll

Mayors get £10m boost from GB Energy to create jobs and cut energy bills Metro mayors will be able to bid for a share of the £10m pot as part of GB Energy’s plans to back local energy projects across the UK so communities can reap the benefits

it would be EVEN BETTER IF #Labour #Govt returned #LocalAuthority #funding to pre #Tory levels as WELL as this... & #10M between all our #MetroMayors is LESS than £1M each 🤦‍♂️ what is THAT going to achieve beyond headlines???
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Giving power away? The ‘de- words’ and the downward transfer of power in mid-2010s England You have to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings in order to use the eReader.

For a good take on the contours of what constitutes #devolution in the context of English mayoral decentralisation, see this paper from @marksandford.bsky.social
#EnglishDevolutionWhitePaper #metromayors

A big chance for @andyburnham.bsky.social @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social & all our great #metromayors

What has @mayorofwy.bsky.social of @westyorkshireca.bsky.social been up to since May 2024? Find out now: www.theilkleyjournal.co.uk/p/whats-mayo...

#WestYorkshire #localgovernment #devolvedpowers #metromayors #labour ##HousingStrategy2040 #MassTransit #EnergyEfficiency #independentnews #localnews

Pleased that there’ll be greater accountability for #MetroMayors but it should be via a regional constituency party, not the Exec Committee, then ordinary @labouruk.bsky.social members will have more opportunity to engage