The government published the Devolution White Paper just before Christmas. It sets out radical plans that could transform who is responsible for delivering which policies or services where. Mayors would get more powers, but district councils in England would be abolished and larger councils created.
But what do these changes mean for local communities, governance, and economic growth? Will these reforms empower citizens by giving them a stronger voice, or will they centralise control in ways that risk overlooking local priorities?
Join us to hear from experts how they view these proposals and whether they will give people a bigger voice and deliver economic growth.
Speakers include:
Tom Brake: Director, Unlock Democracy
John Denham: Former MP and Communities Secretary and now Director of Centre for English Identity and Politics at Southampton University
More speakers TBC
Promoted by Unlock Democracy, 55 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BB
