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Localism, Levelling up, and Taking Back Control: tensions in the ambiguous justification of English devolution

@jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social

#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism

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July 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
cllrmattdb.bsky.social
With apologies to Paul McCartney and John Lennon and thanks to Laura Manston
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
January 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
jimmcmahon.co.uk
The evidence is clear: the UK is one of the most centralised countries in the OECD.

In Warsaw 🇵🇱, I set out how our English Devolution agenda is changing that — empowering communities to drive growth, invest in what matters locally, and shape their own future.
#EnglishDevolution #ResilientGrowth
May 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ardernkate.bsky.social
A must read from the fab team @reformthinktank.bsky.social @stkaye.bsky.social @patrickking.bsky.social @seaneke.bsky.social this time on #englishdevolution 👇 local transparency, local democratic accountability & delivery of meaningful power & resources to local systems & communities
patrickking.bsky.social Patrick King @patrickking.bsky.social · Mar 6
The local govt team at @reformthinktank.bsky.social are on a roll of punchy, practical papers to meaningfully devolve power and change the architecture of UK governance.

Today's report is another must-read.
re-state.bsky.social Re:State @re-state.bsky.social · Mar 6
📢 NEW REPORT - HOW TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC AUTHORITIES 🌇

Regional Mayors are at the heart of plans for devolution. But they and the Combined Authorities they lead do not have the tools or capacity to deliver on their promises.

'Metromentum' sets out a new approach.

Out now!
March 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
waverleylibdems.bsky.social
Statement from @willforster.bsky.social, MP for Woking and former leader of the @libdems.org.uk group at Surrey County Council on today's announcement cancelling election is #Surrey and many other areas.

#SurreyCountyCouncil #LocalGovernment #EnglishDevolution #LocalElections #CancelledElection
willforster.bsky.social Will Forster MP @willforster.bsky.social · Feb 5
Following a request from the Conservatives running #Surrey County Council to cancel May’s local elections, the Labour Government have decided to reorganise our local government and cancel the elections - my statement as #Woking’s MP.
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
paolorenato.bsky.social
🧵There has been so little coverage of the #EnglishDevolution White Paper in main stream UK news this week. For me this does show how little the media really understands our top to bottom government structures and the fundamental changes that have been proposed.
December 18, 2024 at 8:32 AM
thebrunelcentre.bsky.social
#EconomicGrowth #PublicPolicy #RegionalGrowth #EnglishDevolution #Bristol #WestOfEngland
July 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
a-b-evans.bsky.social
One of the joys of trawling archives for #devolution related material is getting to savour a constitutional reform disaster story from an even... richer narrative arc. Today: English Regionalism c.2004

#Devolution #EnglishRegionalism #EnglishDevolution
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January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
neilmullens.bsky.social
#EnglishDevolution: progress & pitfalls

England’s new devolution plan promises change but misses on accountability, fiscal power, and local identity – the campaign isn’t over yet
@yorkshireguidon.bsky.social @yorksbylines.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
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English devolution: progress and pitfalls
England’s new devolution plan promises change but misses on accountability, fiscal power, and local identity – the campaign isn’t over yet
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December 23, 2024 at 9:37 AM
paolorenato.bsky.social
It's here.... #EnglishDevolution www.gov.uk/government/n...
‘Devolution by default’ to create new era of local power
Landmark English Devolution White Paper set to unleash power from Whitehall back into local communities that know their areas best
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
uniofbathipr.bsky.social
Join a policy roundtable on 22 September at the Uni of Staffordshire to explore how national policy can create the conditions for English regions to respond effectively to the specific education and youth challenges they face.

#EnglishDevolution #UKDevolution #PlaceBasedPolicy #SocialMobility
September 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
thebrunelcentre.bsky.social
#ICYMI: Director of the Brunel Centre, Dr Lucy Martin, reacts to Andy Burnham's proposal to give Mayors a greater share of locally generated revenues.

#EnglishDevolution #FiscalDevolution #RegionalGrowth #WestOfEngland
Dr Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre, reacts to plans to give regional mayors a share of income tax revenue - The Brunel Centre
The Brunel Centre is an economic data and research centre focussed on powering sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the West of England.
www.thebrunelcentre.co.uk
August 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
thebrunelcentre.bsky.social
📢 Andy Burnham's plan to allow England's regional mayors to retain a share of the income tax and business rates generated in their areas signals the Prime Minister's willingness to give regional authorities greater control over local spending.

#EnglishDevolution #FiscalDevolution #RegionalGrowth
July 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
thebrunelcentre.bsky.social
Explore our latest productivity research and join the conversation on how regional evidence can help shape more effective investment decisions across the West of England.

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#RegionalGrowth #WestOfEngland #EconomicResearch #EnglishDevolution
Research - The Brunel Centre
Explore Brunel Centre research. Evidence-based projects delivering insight across communities, policy, planning and economic development.
www.thebrunelcentre.co.uk
July 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM
englabnet.bsky.social
The English Labour Network’s first event of 2025 is getting underway shortly!! But there’s still time to sign up: bit.ly/429lr8q

#WhitePaperBriefing #england #englishdevolution 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
research-for-act.bsky.social
Since then govt has rolled out Local Audit Office plans in new #EnglishDevolution Bill but there are real gaps - researchforaction.uk/local-audit-...
Press release: Local Audit Office plans in devolution bill do not go far enough in fixing crisis – Research for Action
researchforaction.uk
July 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
westyorkshirejournal.co.uk
"We would empower not administrative monstrosities but parish, town and smaller, more regional councils.” – Robbie Moore, MP for #KeighleyIlkley

#EnglishDevolution #UKPolitics #LocalGovernment #Keighley #Ilkley #DevolutionBill

Link to the article below.
September 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
electricbluesfan.bsky.social
7/15 Instead, the council facilitates "partnership working" between UK government, devolved governments, London's mayor, and combined authority mayors. The wordiness reveals its ill-defined role and developing strategy.
#PartnershipWorking #EnglishDevolution
May 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
cllrmattdb.bsky.social
I've just sent the attached letter to Jim McMahon, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, voicing my concerns about the threat to postpone the 2025 County Elections. #EnglishDevolution #HandsOff2025Elections #NoMandate #PR #LocalDemocracyMatters
January 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
cllrmattdb.bsky.social
Gloucestershire Greens getting together on 6 January to agree position on English Devolution White Paper and its attack on local voices being heard in the name of questionable efficiency gains. #Labour following #Tories in hollowing out local democracy.
#LocalVoicesMatter #EnglishDevolution
December 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM
cllrmattdb.bsky.social
Why is everyone acting like unitary councils are the only destination for English devolution? There are better options that protect local democracy and empower communities more effectively. Let’s explore solutions that truly serve people, not just efficiency! #EnglishDevolution #LocalDemocracy
December 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
cllrmattdb.bsky.social
Devolution should empower, not centralise. As a Green Party councillor, Tewkesbury needs effective local voices advocating for our unique needs. Priorities: climate resilience, sustainable housing, & fair infrastructure. Let's prioritise effectiveness over mere efficiency. 🌱 #EnglishDevolution
December 20, 2024 at 5:57 PM