How cities in the UK and beyond are making the most of their policymaking and fiscal powers
In recent years UK cities have seen significant changes to their leadership structures, with the devolution agenda bringing new powers and responsibilities over policy-making and money. A number of England’s biggest city regions have recently introduced metro mayors, while other places have secured city and growth deals allowing them greater control over public services.
To help cities make the most of these changes, we have collected case studies from our research showing how UK and international cities are using devolved powers and resources to support growth in their economies.
In the last few years, the Government signed a number of city and growth deals to promote decentralisation across the country (particularly in English city regions). These deals have given places more power and flexibility in terms of employment and skills, business support, housing, transport and investments. Cities have used these powers to achieve different goals, such as providing support to the unemployed, offering relevant training to meet local needs and supporting a low carbon economy.
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In the last few years, the Government signed a number of city and growth deals to promote decentralisation across the country (particularly in English city regions). These deals have given places more power and flexibility in terms of employment and skills, business support, housing, transport and investments. Cities have used these powers to achieve different goals, such as providing support to the unemployed, offering relevant training to meet local needs and supporting a low carbon economy.
How cities have used their City and Growth Deals to support local economic growth
How have City and Local Growth Deals supported the development of employment and skills policies that reflect local demand?
