Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
Think tank urges Burnham to learn from past growth policy
22/07/2026 A new report from Localis is urging incoming PM Andy Burnham to draw on lessons from decades of local growth policy as he pursues ‘Manchesterism’. |
LGPS urged to back ‘balanced growth’ beyond London
08/07/2026 Local government minister Alison McGovern MP said the LGPS must work closely with England's strategic authorities to deliver ‘balanced growth’. |
Oxford CC slams Oxfordshire's Thames Valley devolution veto
01/07/2026 Oxford CC has voiced its disappointment after Oxfordshire CC vetoed a devolution deal which it argues could have brought billions in investment. |
Devolution progress strong, but scrutiny must be strengthened, auditors say
01/07/2026 Good progress has been made on English devolution, a National Audit Office report has found, but it also calls for strengthened local scrutiny arrangements. |
Call to bolster powers of strategic authorities
30/01/2026 Strategic authorities require more freedoms and capacity to drive growth and reform, a think-tank has urged. |
Government confirms mayoral election delays in four areas
04/12/2025 The Government has confirmed that it will be pushing back elections for mayors in four new strategic authorities by two years. |
Devolution needs ‘long-term plan’, report says
27/11/2025 England risks drifting into a fragmented local governance system unless ministers set out a clear long-term plan for devolution, new report argues. |
Local growth plans must show benefit to communities
08/09/2025 Experts have urged strategic authorities (SA) to ensure their blueprints for local growth ‘do more than pursue economic indicators'. |
