- Developments in local governance include the combined authority formation of Cheshire and Warrington, and Andy Burnham's advocacy for devolved powers from London.
- Centralized governance is failing to address local needs, according to recent reports.
Tram schemes in France are bypassing Whitehall approval, favoring a place-first approach over centralized policy.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Tram schemes in France are bypassing Whitehall approval, favoring a place-first approach over centralized policy.
Who's involved
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Centralized governance is failing to address local needs, according to recent reports.Also in this story
- Andy Burnham is prioritizing local issues over national government pressures, while Steve Rotheram reflects on his political evolution.
- Andy Burnham calls for accountability for economic failures, urging the reversal of damage to Grangemouth industry and decentralization from Westminster's control.
The entities involved
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Whitehall
road in the City of Westminster, in central London
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)