UK devolution22 hrs agoWhy does Lancashire not have a mayor?Lancashire's Combined County Authority does have some devolved powers but fewer than a mayor would have.22 hrs ago2 Jul 2026'Pre-mayor' to spend £117m to boost jobsBella Sankey is elected as the first chair of the authority in a rotating 'pre-mayoral' role.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Devolution exclusion is 'devastating' for townSwindon had hoped to join Oxfordshire and Berkshire in one mega-authority but plans have stalled.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Burnham asked to back Thames Valley mayoral plansOxfordshire political leaders have asked for Andy Burnham's support to create a mayor for the region2 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Plea for Devon to have first Burnham speech mayorThe leader of Devon County Council says elections could be held in May 2027.29 Jun 202629 Jun 2026What could Andy Burnham as PM mean for Scotland?There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what impact the former Greater Manchester mayor could have on Scotland.29 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Combined authority to sign off spending plansThe combined authority is to sign off its business plan and some initial spending.22 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Region's devolution stalls over 'party politics'Liberal Democrat leaders have removed their support for a Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority18 Jun 202623 May 2026What a council shake-up could mean, or not, for taxpayersAs a council changes the way it makes decisions, could it benefit residents in Cheshire?23 May 2026...
