Labour was elected to deliver change and our English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will do just that

Labour was elected to deliver change and our English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will do just that

Just over a year ago, this government was elected to deliver change – real change for working people.

A Community Right to Buy is a first step to building a better Britain up from the streets

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has made its debut in parliament. It promises to deliver a Community Right to Buy

Community Right to Buy encouraging for those who want to save under-threat pubs, shops and businesses

A community’s right to buy a local asset or business was announced in Parliament yesterday (10 July) and welcomed by rural community business charity, Plunkett UK. As part of the English Devolution Bill set out in the House of Commons, it will become easier for local ownership groups to take control

English devolution bill: ‘new dawn’ or ‘undermining local democracy’? – Room151

The bill creates in law strategic authorities as a new category of authority in England, and the government will roll out devolution “by default”

The best 25th birthday present for the GLA would be more devolution

25 years since the GLA’s creation, London has made major strides in devolved policy areas, particularly in transport, but now urgently needs more fiscal powers and a formalised partnership between boroughs and central government, says Antonia Jennings Trailblazing. The first of its kind. A UK leader in regional devolution settlements. All phrases which have been used to describe the GLA Act.  A brief history lesson – in 1998, Londoners had the o…

English Landmark Devolution Bill brings new dawn of regional power

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill delivers on manifesto commitment to de-centralise power and ignite regional growth with powers for mayors. Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth receives its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament [Thursday 10th July].