Don’t duplicate your bid applications and do look elsewhere for inspiration, writes Steve Morris
In February 2022, the government published its white paper which confirms a commitment to developing a new devolution framework.
This means every part of England that wants a devolution deal will have one by 2030. So, county devolution is born (these are local authorities in non-metropolitan areas of the country).
With over 40 per cent of the population already living in regions with devolved funding for adult skills training, this percentage is only set to increase.