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The Devolution APPG retweeted
Thanks to @MENnewsdesk for highlighting the @AppgDevolution latest Report
Could levelling up mean ditching directly-elected mayors? manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
The Devolution APPG retweeted
A day of big moments – including launch of @AppgDevolution Inquiry Report into Levelling Up White Paper. Attendees discussed recommendations, including accelerating the expansion of the devolution framework to areas like public health. @SimonHenig @LGAcomms
The Devolution APPG retweeted
👏 Prof @FrancescaGains features in a landmark report on #LevellingUp launched by @AppgDevolution today
📄 The report assesses the Gov #LevellingUp White Paper and used written & oral evidence from @OfficialUoM academics
Read it here 👉 ow.ly/5ru850Lk6as
ALT Professor Francesca Gains, Professor of Public Policy at The University of Manchester, holding a copy of the Devolution APPG report on Levelling Up in which she features and provided evidence for
The Devolution APPG retweeted
A huge thank you to @ALewerMBE & the @AppgDevolution for hosting the launch of an exciting report on #LevellingUp today. We’re pleased to feature in it having submitted evidence in favour of devolving meaningful fiscal powers to councils without requiring directly elected mayors.
📣 Our report into the #LevellingUp White Paper is now live!
Head over to our website to read it now: connectpa.co.uk/devolution-a…
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The Devolution APPG retweeted
As new @AppgDevolution report acknowledges, there is an urgent need to turbo charge the speed at which we are devolving powers to local areas
Read our statement from @CllrKBentley bit.ly/3f1jdlp
📣 Our report into the #LevellingUp White Paper is now live!
Head over to our website to read it now: connectpa.co.uk/devolution-a…
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The Devolution APPG retweeted
The latest Select Committee Report from @CommonsHCLG makes good use of the recent @APPGDevolution document "Levelling Up Devo". These are sensible ideas to unlock devolution benefits.
[1/5] 🏴Our new report calls for Government to take a more proactive approach to devolving powers in England
In this thread we share our main recommendations👇
📰Or, read more on our website: committees.parliament.uk/com…
ALT A portrait of Clive Betts, chair of the committee. Quote reads: 'Across Whitehall, Government needs to be more positive and proactive in delivering devolution. On this path, the Government should work with local government to produce a devolution framework in which devolution is the default option'.
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Great to see the @AppgDevolution report feature in this mornings news coverage.
Should local council power be 'turbo-charged'? bbc.com/news/uk-politics-563… – at Otford, South East
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Thanks to the Chair of the @AppgDevolution @ALewerMBE and the commissioners - @SHinchcliffe @Morris_Bright @SirBobKerslake, Clive Betts, Baroness Eaton, Baroness Thornhill for their leadership of the inquiry
The Devolution APPG retweeted
You can read the new report from @AppgDevolution on the success of #devolution and #levellingup in England, featuring evidence from LGIU chief executive @joncarrwest. connectpa.co.uk/wp-content/u…
The Devolution APPG retweeted
.@AppgDevolution report argues powers should be devolved to #localgov before reorganisation takes place - bit.ly/3kYruVI
The Devolution APPG retweeted
"I think the local areas, if they have more control over their funds, they're going to be able to meet needs better."
The @APPGDevolution report looks to understand how the role of #LocalGov in the pandemic could help us rethink the #devolution agenda
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Today, the @APPGDevolution has launched their report on Levelling Up Devo which has found the process of #devolution can and must go further and faster.
We believe devolution of powers and funding to local communities can further improve services for everyone.
A Thread ⬇️
ALT Devolving decisions to local areas can improve people's lives
The Devolution APPG retweeted
1/3 We have submitted our response to the @AppgDevolution inquiry into the role that central government has in making a success of #devolution in England, following our online discussion with the APPG's chair, @ALewerMBE in November.
Our full response: secouncils.gov.uk/2021/01/se…
The Devolution APPG retweeted
The session comes to an end with @SteveReedMP saying we need to engage as much of the country as possible incl national/local govt, businesses, trade unions, charities. Must get cross-party support to secure a sustainable settlement on devolution that can last. – at Otford, South East
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Today the @AppgDevolution is hearing from @GregClarkMP who is sharing insights into city deals, growth deals and devolution. Says now is a good time to think about where we go next and therefore this is a timely inquiry
The Devolution APPG retweeted
.@AppgDevolution hears government ambitions for levelling up depend on councils being given funds to fulfil local recovery plans - bit.ly/37dU8M3 #localgov
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Now hearing from Chief Executive of Cornwall Council @katekennally ‘devolution hasn’t gone far enough and we welcome the upcoming white paper and hope Government devolves more power’.
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Hearing from Chief Executive of WMCA @Cadman1Deborah at the Devolution APPG Inquiry @AppgDevolution on devolving powers ‘Its not a zero-sum game, its about being thoughtful about who can best deliver.’
The Devolution APPG retweeted
This afternoon, our Chief Executive @Cadman1Deborah will be taking part in the fourth @AppgDevolution evidence session.
The session aims to cover how #Whitehall could change to better deliver devolution in England 🤝
To find out more, visit: orlo.uk/Ald5Y
Looking forward to starting our fourth oral evidence session in 10 minutes with @katekennally, @danielmgmoylan and
@Cadman1Deborah.
The Devolution APPG retweeted
Our Chief Executive, Kate Kennally, is giving evidence to the @AppgDevolution into how Whitehall could change to better deliver devolution in England.
More info can be found here: connectpa.co.uk/devolution-a…
Looking forward to starting our fourth oral evidence session in 10 minutes with @katekennally, @danielmgmoylan and
@Cadman1Deborah.