ECONOMIC GROWTH

It's time to settle the Bill

There is still time to alter the path of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill now going through Parliament, says Zoe Billingham. Ambition must be improved across the legislation, and a key principle is missing, she adds.

By Zoë Billingham | 27 June 2022

As you read this column, an important piece of legislation for the regional rebalancing agenda is making its way through Parliament.

Currently at committee stage, the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill offers the Government a vehicle to help institutionalise the levelling up agenda for the long-term. It is also a chance for others to add to the ambition of the Bill. This is a moment that cannot be missed.

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Popular articles by Zoe Billingham

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  3. What will the next steps be for the mayoral model?
  4. Budget: Expect plenty of smoke and mirrors politics
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