Mayors
Tees Valley councils to learn extent of financial risk from Teeswork scheme
The financial risk faced by the five councils within the Tees Valley Combined Authority is set to be laid bare in top legal advice.
The new mayors will need the support of Westminster to be successful
'We need to give more attention to the powers and resources mayors have, and those they need – notably more control over fiscal matters – to do the job the country needs them to do', says Andrew Carter.
Council funding crisis ‘existential’
Local government’s funding crisis threatens to derail ambitions to level up the north of England, it has been claimed.
Rayner to go ‘further and faster’ on devolution
Shadow local government secretary Angela Rayner has promised to go ‘further and faster’ on devolution if elected to Government.
More areas get level four devolution powers
West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the Liverpool city region will all receive level four devolved powers, local government secretary Michael Gove has announced.
The search for the Holy Grail of growth
In an exclusive interview, Lord Heseltine, the longstanding advocate of elected mayors, tells Michael Burton why powerful, devolved local government is essential for delivering the growth agenda.
‘There’s no national growth without local growth’
With an eye on the upcoming Budget and the General Election, Greg Clark outlines why local government must have a prominent place in any plan for UK economic growth.
London stalling?
Nick Bowes sets out the reasons why more progress hasn’t been made on devolution in London and looks at what’s likely to happen next.
Croydon to wind down Brick by Brick
Croydon LBC’s mayor is set to give the go-ahead to officially wind down the council’s development firm Brick by Brick.
Government’s thinking on transport integration is confused
Current arrangements for taxi licensing in shire counties work well and do not need to be disturbed, says Ian Miller.
Plan to fight poverty
Adrian Dougherty sets out lessons from a joined-up approach to addressing child poverty at North of Tyne Combined Authority.
National Apprenticeship Week: Focusing on local talent needs
A co-ordinated effort between businesses, metro mayors, local authorities, and the Government is required to implement a comprehensive national skills strategy, says Nicola Hay MBE.
Lyons: Where are we now?
The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations had been put in place, would local government be in the position it is now? The MJ gathered a panel of experts – including Sir Michael Lyons – to ask just that. Michael Burton reports.
Turntable titans do battle
It’s back for a third year, the charity music event that has everyone screaming: ‘Take our cash! You can even raise our council tax above 4.99%! Just please stop!’ Well, maybe they don’t go that far…
Shadow minister backs Total Place return
Labour’s shadow local government minister has suggested a return to Total Place to tackle local government’s financial pressures.
Review into London's 'woeful' housebuilding figures
Housing secretary Michael Gove has ordered a review into London’s housing shortages claiming the number of new homes is far below the level needed and calling it ‘a woeful picture.’
Rotheram threatened over Covid restrictions
Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram was assigned 24-hour police security after he received threats during the Covid pandemic, he revealed today.
Mayor failed to intervene following bullying
Details have emerged of a bullying probe at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority that found mayor Nik Johnson breached the organisation’s code of conduct.
West Yorkshire to host £220m investment zone
A new investment zone has been announced for West Yorkshire focused on life sciences.
New study exposes public scepticism over levelling up
Half of UK residents think policies introduced by the Conservatives will impact negatively on local economies, according to a new study that cast doubt on the levelling up agenda.