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England's local governance reform and devolution proposals

Steady: 3 in the last 7 days Updated saturday

The latest in this situation

  1. PM proposes expanding devolved Wessex authority to include Dorset and Somerset.
  2. Andy Burnham unveiled a new scheme during the Labour conference.
  3. Andrew Griffith criticized Healey's budget, while Burnham and Healey met with business leaders.
  4. Bibby Financial Services reports SME priorities and tracks confidence ahead of budgets for John Healey and Andy Burnham.
  5. Burnham promised lower business rates and Healey faced calls for heritage tax relief.

How it started

The review of fiscal devolution is underway in England, with expert opinion sought on tax power distribution.

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Sep 25. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The review of fiscal devolution is underway in England, with expert opinion sought on tax power distribution.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
EnglandRachel ReevesSteve Reed

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. ASI study highlights that devolution proposals are increasing financial risk for local government in England.1 source
  2. Devolution plan outlines strategic authority establishment in England, surrendering power from Westminster to local leaders.Sub-event
  3. Devolution act pushes power to high streets; £61m package announced for local asset buyouts.1 source
  4. The push to devolve power from central government to local bodies is underway.Sub-event
  5. Devolution of tax powers is under review in England.1 source

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