While we await further election results, here is the current status of political control of the regional mayoralties across England courtesy of @sarahroutley.bsky.social. Further @instituteforgovernment.org.uk analysis will follow throughout the day..
With polls open for local and mayoral elections in areas across England, check out our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk briefings to see where they are taking place and what roles are up for election.
Sarah Routley@sarahroutley.bsky.social · last yr.This Thursday, voters will elect four new regional mayors and 1750 English councillors. For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
MHCLG have just released the outcomes frameworks for Greater Manchester & West Midland's integrated settlements. (Very exciting for any fellow devo enthusiasts!) Read more here - www.gov.uk/government/c...
Integrated Settlements for Mayoral Combined Authorities
Details of the integrated settlements for Mayoral Combined Authorities.
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In a new comment for @instituteforgov.bsky.social I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation. They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership. Read more here 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
Councils’ divisions over local government reorganisation show need for local leadership | Institute for Government
Local government reorganisation has revealed deep disagreements in many places across England.
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Tomorrow at @instituteforgov.bsky.social we're hosting GM Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social for a keynote speech. The mayor will be setting out his vision for the future of Greater Manchester and making the case for further devolution. Sign up at: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
"Rushing out policy decisions to chase small forecast revisions is no way to make stable long-term policy." Follow our IfG experts for our instant reaction to today's spring statement. @tompope.bsky.social @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
Planning reform given big emphasis in Rachel Reeves' statement today, including key measures from last week's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. For a breakdown of 5 major changes, check out this recent blog from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social and me www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...
Five key changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Institute for Government
What is the potential impact of the government's planning bill?
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Pothole politics risks undermining MHCLG’s efforts to simplify funding The government’s latest announcement on potholes funding is indicative of wider problems in local government funding, says @rebeccamckee.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poth...
Pothole politics risks undermining MHCLG’s efforts to simplify funding | Institute for Government
Keir Starmer's plan to fix potholes risks creating more problems.
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Want to know how Greater Manchester plans to deliver with their trailblazing integrated settlement? Next week, the Institute for Government welcomes Andy Burnham for a keynote speech and in-conversation. Join us using the link below
Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · last yr.EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45 We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
There's one week left to apply for a Researcher to join our devolution team! You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK. 📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00. Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
“I’ve spent 10 years in opposition where it’s difficult to change things. I’m not going to spend years in government equally not being able to change things” Keir Starmer tells @drhannahwhite.bsky.social why he wants to change the way govt works – and why it is his responsibility to make it happen.
📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
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In light of today's announcement - this chart gives some context on how NHS England accounts for almost half of government's total spending on ALBs, and how increases to its budget have been the main driver for the overall increase in funding for ALBs in recent years.
LIVE NOW - tune in to hear the Institute for Government's take on Starmer's latest reforms
Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · last yr.Our webinar on Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform will be starting shortly. Watch the livestream - and submit your questions for our expert panel www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
As Nicola Sturgeon announces plans to stand down as an MSP at the Holyrood election next year, check out her #MinistersReflect interview in which she discusses her experience as first minister of Scotland and shares her proudest achievements www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re...
![A quote from Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland.
"There is so much I am very proud of. Obviously there are lots of things I wish I'd done better or differently and things that I didn't even try to do that I wish I had [...] I think there will be kids today that grow up into adulthood with better opportunity and better success in life because of [the Scottish Child Payment] policy now making a real difference."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:d656x5rt365ylfpbzpwgpl4i/bafkreicnyc6mvzwrzcwylbhv6p6ebkukueddynti2u3nvmupfiagyiquxq)
While we all speculate about what exactly the PM will say tomorrow and what the balance between ministers, depts and public bodies should be over policy decisions, I thought I'd have a look through the @instituteforgov.bsky.social's interviews with former ministers to see what they have to say...
Good news for mayors in today's Planning and Infrastructure Bill: 📍strengthened powers to create spatial development strategies 📍mayoral development corporations can be used to develop greenfield land as well as regenerating brownfield sites publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first board meeting this morning. What powers will the new combined authority hold? What is the history of devolution to the area? Find out in my @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/ma...
Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire | Institute for Government
The first mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire will be elected on 1 May 2025.
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Excellent new IfG report on making a success of delivering local government reorganisation and devolution at the same time. Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Matthew Fright@matthewfright.bsky.social · last yr.With an ambitious round of local government reorganisation underway alongside the roll out of devolution across England, in our new @instituteforgov.bsky.social report, in partnership with Grant Thornton, we outline how local leaders can successfully deliver both at the same time
The Mayor of London has launched a consultation on his plans to transform Oxford street using a mayoral development corporation (MDC). For more about what an MDC is and what powers they have, check out my IfG explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mayoral-development-corporations
Mayoral development corporations | Institute for Government
What are mayoral development corporations and which mayors are using them?
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · last yr.Last year, I announced that I was developing proposals to breathe new life into Oxford Street. My proposals are designed to unlock the true potential of Oxford Street and deliver a world-class avenue. I’m delighted to launch a public consultation so Londoners can have their say.
EVENT: How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth? 🗓️ Tuesday 11 March, 15:00-16:00 Register now to hear our expert panel featuring local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
Better transparency in public procurement could be a win-win for government and suppliers. New from @sachinsavur.bsky.social and I on making this a reality as this major change in procurement regulation goes live www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/proc...
The Procurement Act is an opportunity for government to reap the benefits of transparency | Institute for Government
New legislation to regulate procurement spending is welcome.
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New Ministers Reflect interviews from @instituteforgov.bsky.social out now! Clare Short, John Denham and Matt Hancock discuss setting up new departments, dealing with the centre of government and facing era defining crises like the the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re... 🧵
Ministers Reflect | Institute for Government
Interviews with former ministers on the realities of the role and how to be effective in government.
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Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · last yr.[NEW] Today we have published our new wave of #MinistersReflect interviews, featuring Matt Hancock, Clare Short, and @jydenham.bsky.social 📄Read them in full www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re...
The govt has formally invited local government reorganisation proposals from councils in 21 two-tier areas and 19 unitaries. But how can these areas make a success of it? Our next @instituteforgov.bsky.social devolution event will try to answer this question and many more. Register now 👇
Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · last yr.EVENT: How to make a success of local government reorganisation 🗓️ Monday 3 March, 17:00 Join us to discuss how to create simplified and resilient local govt structures with @local.gov.uk, Nottinghamshire County Council, @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-...
New blog on how the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages. As part of a wider research project into devolution & skills for @instituteforgov.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/live...
How the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages | Institute for Government
Further skills devolution should be high on mayors' wish lists.
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We’re looking at how UK public inquiries are run & want to explore international models If you ✅ Have experience with public inquiries/similar models internationally (or know someone who has) ✅Know of insightful reports on international models of public inquiry 📣 We’d love to hear from you!
Labour’s plans to extend devolution to more of England’s regions represent a positive step towards completing the map of English devolution. But the government must be alert to the delivery challenges www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/labo...
Labour’s Devolution Priority Programme is welcome – but the government must be alert to the delivery challenges | Institute for Government
What is the government proposing in its latest devolution plan?
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Yesterday the government announced they were postponing local elections in nine areas - shown in pink on this map from @sarahroutley.bsky.social The reason given is that this "will help the area[s] to deliver both reorganisation and devolution to the most ambitious timeframe.”
Sarah Routley@sarahroutley.bsky.social · last yr.Where have elections been postponed? The govt has announced elections will be postponed until May 2026 in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Thurrock, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Today, the SoS for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced local elections would be postponed from May 2025 to May 2026 for nine councils. We have an @instituteforgov.bsky.social 🧵and a new explainer to answer a few questions: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Local and mayoral elections 2025 | Institute for Government
On Thursday 1 May 2025, local elections will take place in many parts of England.
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