Just to remind you of the combined authority calendar, all submissions had to be in last Friday (4th Sept), with announcements of successful proposals (roll of drums, followed by a tense pause) in the spending review on the 25thNovember.
This following article speaks
volumes about the complex, devolution decision-making in localities on the
border of two or more potential combined authority deals. Harrogate in
Yorkshire is in that dilemma. Do they join the Leeds City Deal (offering shiny new
transport systems and new adventure), or an East Yorkshire Regional deal
(offering close family ties, Yorkshire tea and beautiful scenery)?
Yorkshire Devolution: Everything you need to know about Harrogate’s dilemma
As
the deadline looms for Yorkshire’s devolution proposals, the Harrogate district
looks set to be choosing between the big city region of Leeds or the rural
North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire region. Read more
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You can read a detailed background
to the devolution activity at www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06649.pdf
Hundreds
of collaborative transformation project managers will be required to roll out
the combined authority/city deals and Collaborative Transformation
Practitioners - CTPrac™ and Collaborative Transformation Architects - CTArc™
will have the toolkits to deliver. Below the news are the dates of the next
practitioner programmes to turbo-charge your CV.
Here is more news on the public
sector world of collaborative transformation and shared services…
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Local
Government
Deadline looms for devolution deals
Councils
are today submitting their devolution plans to the government ahead of the
Treasury’s deadline for proposals. Read more
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Call for new approaches in devolved transport decision making
New and more flexible approaches are needed in the way decision
makers assess transport infrastructure plans in the light of devolution, a new
report has suggested. Read more >>>
Scottish councils submit £1bn city region deal
The
proposals aim to secure £1bn of funding and boost the local economy for the
region. The councils aim to grow on current strengths, in the knowledge
economy, culture and technology. Read more
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Warwickshire County Council rejects combined authority
Warwickshire
county councillors have voted against joining the West Midlands Combined
Authority. They have decided to continue to explore a closer working
relationship between the council and Coventry. Read more
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West Yorkshire council leaders agree on devolution bid
George
Osborne’s plans for a networked “northern powerhouse” of English city regions
have received a boost after council leaders in West Yorkshire said they would
bid for Leeds to join Manchester as having devolved economic powers. Read more
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Councils warn of reaching financial ‘tipping point’
Councils
across the country have warned they must make savings ‘significantly’ more than
originally planned, and are bracing themselves for further cuts following the
upcoming spending review. Read more
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London boroughs plan joint ICT service
Two
London boroughs have announced plans to launch a shared ICT service, under
proposals meant to save £4m a year. Read more
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'Team North Wales' can help region to thrive
The
North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB) believes that working on a regional
level is key to unlocking the area’s potential. Read more
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Housing
I really like this announcement for
what it seems to imply, but doesn’t say…
Merger Discussions Paused
In February 2015, we announced we would begin exclusive talks with
Symphony Housing Group to investigate the possible advantages of a merger. Read more >>>
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Blue
Light Transformation
Councillor demands answers on emergency services' shared headquarters proposals
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s decision to look at a shared
headquarters with the police force has been scrutinised by a Winsford
councillor. Read more >>>
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