Martin Ford 18 December 2023

Five unitaries moot devolution deal

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Five unitary councils are proposing a devolution deal covering Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

A ‘non-binding expression of interest’ is expected to be submitted to the Government in February for a level 2 deal including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP), Dorset, North Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Dorset Council’s leader Spencer Flower told a meeting last week that an executive advisory panel will be established to work on the mooted deal.

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