The reaction to the Lyons report was predictably negative (LGC, 22 March). But it's too soon to bury Sir Michael's proposals. Several key recommendations should now be advanced, including supplementary business rates.

Local government wanted Lyons to be more radical. But Lyons is a realist and went for an incremental approach, with some achievable wins first, and more difficult changes later.

With Lyons off to the BBC, it's now up to local and business leaders to push ahead with his reform agenda. Ministers also need to re-engage. If they are seen to bury the report, their devolutionary credentials will be forever tarnished. This is a big opportunity for the incoming prime minister.

But no more reviews, please. Lyons has given us the evidence and the case for reform. It's time for us all to start delivering.