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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County devolution: Funding, fiscal powers and the challenges ahead

Simon Edwards of the County Councils Network calls for stronger fiscal foundations, faster devolution and meaningful local powers.

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By Simon Edwards | 05 November 2026
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The Budget may be caricatured as a ‘no frills' event in years to come, but for several county areas it could be seen as a pivotal moment.

Not only did we get a fiscal devolution roadmap, but a further 10 deals were announced for 12 County Councils Network (CCN) members.

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Simon Edwards

Popular articles by Simon Edwards

  1. Beyond Manchester: Why place matters
  2. County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
  3. CCN will ensure councils in county and rural areas remain central
  4. Our CCN councils are pro-housing growth, if delivered the right way
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