Kent CC councillors will vote this week on plans for a devolution deal in a bid to secure more power and resources for the area.
The county has previously resisted the shift towards devolution as it involved introducing a directly-elected mayor and potential local government reorganisation.
However, the impact of social care on finances has driven Kent and Medway to look at devolution afresh.
In a proposal document that goes before the council on Thursday, Kent suggested there was ‘significant attractiveness in the powers and resources available’ – including potential funding of up to £40m per annum over 30 years.
The deal is expected to cover skills, economic development, planning and infrastructure, borders, transport and net zero.
This article was originally published by The MJ (£).
