Increased mayoral powers “the very opposite of devolution" say Greens - Green Party

Responding to news that mayors across England are to be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions, leader of the Green Group at the Local Government Association (LGA), Cou...

greenparty.org.uk

Would fiscal devolution work? Lessons from Spain - UK in a changing Europe

Caroline Gray outlines key lessons that can be drawn from Spain's experience of fiscal devolution between regions.

ukandeu.ac.uk

How Andy Burnham's devolution agenda could boost locally led humanitarian action

Devolution has clear parallels with localisation. So what would Andy Burnham's 'devolution by default' philosophy look like in practice if applied to humanitarian policy?

odi.org

Giving Yorkshire Day new meaning

Yorkshire Day is about more than celebrating the county – it's a chance to renew the case for meaningful devolution

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Letter to the Prime Minister: Co-operatives and good growth

Read and download the letter from Co‑operatives UK and leaders from across the co‑operative movement, setting out how co‑operatives can help deliver the government's programme for good growth, secure ...

uk.coop

Why regional governance could deliver greater prosperity

Britain's economy isn't just a national problem – it's a regional one. Stronger regional government could be the answer

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Burnham’s devolution agenda can lay strong foundations for public service reform | Institute for Government

The new PM needs to align the boundaries of services in local areas.

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Burnham’s devolution agenda can lay strong foundations for public service reform | Institute for Government

The new PM needs to align the boundaries of services in local areas.

instituteforgovernment.org.uk

In Andy Burnham we have the first prime minister who openly backs proportional representation

Andy Burnham’s rise to Downing Street means that for the first time in modern history we have a prime minister who is openly committed to proportional representation.In recent years t

electoral-reform.org.uk

Housing ministry cedes control of devolution agenda to new department led by Louise Haigh

Angela Rayner's department gains new equalities remit in machinery of government shake-up

housingtoday.co.uk

Briefing Burnham: Public corporations and infrastructure investment - Centre for Cities

Tom Aubrey writes on the decisions facing Burnham on public corporations and infrastructure investment.

centreforcities.org

A lot for Yorkshire to welcome in Andy Burnham’s pledge on devolution - Yorkshire Post Letters

From: John Hall, Alliance for Yorkshire, Harrogate.

yorkshirepost.co.uk

William the Conqueror's 1,000th birthday to be celebrated across his territories - Jersey Evening Post

MEDIEVAL festivals, a giant community tapestry and even a Playmobil Battle of Hastings are among more than 80 events planned across the Channel Islands to mark the 1,000th anniversary of William the C...

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William the Conqueror's 1,000th birthday to be celebrated across his territories - Jersey Evening Post

MEDIEVAL festivals, a giant community tapestry and even a Playmobil Battle of Hastings are among more than 80 events planned across the Channel Islands to mark the 1,000th anniversary of William the C...

jerseyeveningpost.com

Problems with Andy Burnham’s drive for devolution | Letters

Letters: Daughne Taylor and John Marriott respond to the prospective new prime minister’s 10-year proposal to cede more power to regions and communities

theguardian.com

What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

theguardian.com

Where the next phase of devolution policy needs to focus - Centre for Cities

Fiscal devolution will support metro mayors in the next phase, when delivery matters most.

centreforcities.org

In pictures: Remembering David Hockney, the Yorkshire icon who changed British art

Following the death of David Hockney at the age of 88, these pictures celebrate the Bradford-born creative's remarkable career and some of his most iconic works.

yorkshirepost.co.uk

Genuine devolution is not about Whitehall handing down pots of money - Yorkshire Post Letters

From: John Hall, The Alliance for Yorkshire, Harrogate.

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Agrivoltaics: Solar and Agriculture Co-Location

Agrivoltaics, or the practice of solar agriculture co-location, is defined as agricultural production underneath or adjacent to solar panels, such as crops, livestock, and pollinators.

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Steve Gibson talks Teesworks and why he believes Ben Houchen must go

The chairman of Middlesbrough Football Club said the mayor threw away an opportunity for Teesside when handing over 90 per cent ownership of the former steelworks site to private partners

gazettelive.co.uk

A Federal Britain: 3. Fiscal Federalism and a complete constitutional settlement

Fair representation is the first pillar of constitutional renewal. Federalism is the second. The third and final pillar is fiscal federalism. Without financial autonomy, political devolution is incomp...

libdemvoice.org

RIP Michael Meadowcroft.

Michael Meadowcroft was a principled and tireless advocate for Yorkshire, and we are deeply saddened by his death on 1 June at the age of…

medium.com

Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.

Last month’s elections have shown just how broken our voting system is. 70 MPs have just supported an amendment demanding a total review of this system, and a change to proportional representation. B...

actionnetwork.org

Industrial strategy zones and freeports – here’s a better idea

Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here

yorkshirebylines.co.uk