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English Higher Education can meet Jacqui Smith’s challenge by embracing devolution
If universities must boost opportunity and growth to unlock financial relief, partnering with strategic authorities makes perfect sense, say Chris Cunningham, Jo Davies, Michael Donnelly and Nadia Siddiqui
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Kent Councils receive Government feedback on initial Local Government Reorganisation proposals
Councils in Kent and Medway have received a response from Government on interim proposals to replace the current system of local government.
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Local government reorganisation: Cyber, digital, data and technology considerations
New LGA report: This report outlines how effective cyber, digital, data and technology functions are vital in periods of organisational shift to help ensure the safe and reliable transition of services and help to embrace digital transformation opportunities for continuous change and transformation during and beyond LGR.
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Dispatches from the devolution frontline
The LGC team's recent visits to the areas electing combined authority mayors tomorrow found the public are yet to be convinced that these roles are a good thing, writes head of content Kirsty Weakley.
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LGA launches Sector Support offer for 2025/26
Including wide-ranging support programmes, funded by the UK Government, LGA support continues to be hugely valued and has been updated to reflect the current challenges and opportunities for local authorities across the country.
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'Devolution will happen but the public will have their say'
I WISH to clarify some misconceptions in Andrew Beadle's recent letter about devolution and local government reorganisation in Hampshire (Chronicle, April 3).
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Introducing Ridgeway Council - part of a two unitary council option for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Introducing Ridgeway Council, an ambitious proposal to create a brand-new council that delivers high-quality services, improves financial resilience and value-for-money, and ensures it is able to maintain truly local representation.
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Sussex devolution and local government reorganisation – next steps are outlined
Announcing the ‘devolution revolution’ in December, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner said: “Devolution is about delivering fundamental change at every level. It’s about giving local leaders the tools – and the trust – they need to forge their areas’ futures.
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Sadiq Khan welcomes proposals for Slough to join London
Sir Sadiq Khan has said he would be happy to consider plans for Slough to join London. The mayor he was 'not surprised' the Berkshire region was considering becoming a part of the city.
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Devolution map
Emerging boundaries for devolved powers.
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