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The government’s White Paper on devolution within England proposes unitary local authorities with a minimum population of 500,000, as discussed in part one of this article. The other significant ...

It is the biggest change to local government in a generation. It would see the creation of a new super authority that takes power and money from Westminster. Alongside the combined authority, there is ...

As anyone who has ever attempted any sort of remodelling project such as clearing out a cupboard, a kitchen extension or building a new housing estate will know, there is a period at the beginning ...

Discussions have begun ahead of the biggest transformation of local government in southern England in decades. With this month's elections cancelled, attention has turned to the devolution plans for a ...

A TOTAL of 1,943 people took part in a survey on a proposed devolution deal for North Yorkshire. The consultation was to collect the public’s views on a proposed devolution deal for York and North ...

THE All-Wales Convention heard from more than 2,000 contributors as it took its eight-month devolution debate around Wales. THE All-Wales Convention heard from more than 2,000 contributors as it took ...

There are strong indications that the devolution agenda will be revived following the local elections, despite recent policy announcements that might appear to indicate “the pendulum has swung” in ...

The City of York Council is working with North Yorkshire County Council and the councils of Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Scarborough, Selby, Richmondshire and Ryedale to begin the process of agreeing ...