Tag: devolution

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Metro Mayors’ Summit calls for strengthened commitment to devolution through the re-focusing of funding on regional priorities

The directly-elected regional Mayors in England meet in Bristol today, at the invitation of Tim Bowles, Metro Mayor of the West of England. The Mayors are calling on the government to strengthen devolution and fully-fund and devolve the Shared Prosperity Fund, which is being set up by the government following the United Kingdom’s exit from […]

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority holds first meeting

Following the decision by Councils and the LEP in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region to accept plans for Devolution, the ‘shadow combined authority’ – a precursor to a new combined authority which will be officially launched in February next year – met for the first time yesterday (Wednesday 14th December). The short meeting sought to […]

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal to be set in motion at first official meeting

Following the decision by Councils in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region to accept plans for Devolution, the team tasked with pushing the deal forward will meet for the first time next week (Wednesday 14th December). The ‘Shadow Combined Authority’, as it is known, will meet at The Allia Future Business Centre, Hawksbill Way, Peterborough from […]

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough backs devolution deal

Councillors from across the county have voted to progress a devolution deal for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that will see more than £600million in new funding put into the hands of local communities. The unanimous approval will unlock millions of pounds of new government funding alongside decision making powers to improve transport, create much needed housing […]

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