COMBINED AUTHORITY

Nurturing the rural

Tom McCabe looks at the role of rural combined authorities, and says it is time for a mayoral agenda that stands up for the needs and ambitions of all parts of the country.

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The meaningful devolution of power from Whitehall to local areas is critical to enable every part of the country to unlock its growth potential.

All our sub-regions and local communities should be entitled to have more tools and funding to support business growth, improve competitiveness and boost the skills levels and life chances of local residents.

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