Devolution deal on the cards for Wessex - Chancellor of the Exchequer

Devolution aim welcomed as positive step forward for Hertfordshire

A significant opportunity to unlock growth, investment and opportunity for communities across Hertfordshire.

Dorset politicians welcome Budget devolution commitment

Chancellor John Healey says Wessex is one of the 10 local authorities due to receive agreements.

Devolution deal on the cards for Wessex - Chancellor of the Exchequer

COUNCIL leaders have welcomed the Chancellor's announcement to support devolution for the Wessex area.But they say that it could be some time before the details are known and will now have to wait for further details from the Government about what it might mean.Said the...

Government Gives Go Ahead For the Devolution of Wessex

Joint statement from Councillor Millie Earl, Leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; Councillor Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council; Councillor Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council; and Councillor Ian Thorn, Leader of Wiltshire Council “We warmly welcome the Chancellor’s commitment today to support devolution for Wessex in the Autumn Budget Statement. This is a […]

Budget demonstrates role of devolution and infrastructure investment on growth

Budget demonstrates role of devolution and infrastructure investment on growth    Today’s Autumn Statement announcement from the chancellor John Healey has underlined the government’s commitment to devolution and clean energy with policies to support place-based investment and drive down bills while increasing energy security.In response to the speech, Mott MacDonald Group strategy director and regional managing director for...