Local Government

As England's devolution agenda continues to gather pace, Strategic Authorities and Combined Authorities are taking on greater responsibility for economic growth, transport, housing, regeneration, skills, and public service reform. Much of the discussion surrounding these new organisations focuses on governance frameworks, assurance processes, constitutions, and delegated powers. While these are all important, ensuring the right behaviours and values seems to have taken a back

The establishment of new Mayoral Strategic Authorities and Combined Authorities represents one of the most significant developments in English devolution. While much attention is often focused on geography, powers, funding, and political leadership, governance arrangements will ultimately determine whether the new organisation is able to make decisions efficiently and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. Good governance should enable delivery, not become a barrier to it

Local government reform (LGR) is rarely short on ambition. Structural change, the formation of Mayoral Combined Authorities, and the consolidation of services all point toward a more strategic, regionally aligned future. Yet the reality on the ground is often more complex. LGR programmes do not fail because of intent. They falter when clarity, pace, and alignment begin to drift. At the centre of any successful transition sits a clearly defined Target Operating Model (TOM). Th

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Building on plans from the previous government, this UK Government’s long-anticipated Devolution White Paper signals a major shift in...