Title

DEVOLUTION

Future Forum North: Devolution is here to stay

Devolution ‘can feel like a marriage with no prospect of divorce’ but is ‘here to stay’, the president of senior officers’ group Solace has told The MJ’s Future Forum North.

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2025

Devolution ‘can feel like a marriage with no prospect of divorce' but is ‘here to stay', the president of senior officers' group Solace has told The MJ's Future Forum North.

Robin Tuddenham said devolution was ‘tough' and ‘long-term work' but there was little option but to engage.

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Already a subscriber?