Devolution

Council leaders in the West Midlands and the mayor of the region’s combined authority have called on the government to devolve more powers to aid its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

A 'changed mindset' that will see a greater focus on the UK's nations, towns and cities beyond London and England is behind pledges of new deals and growth funding in the Budget.

RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills has said she is disappointed at the lack of detail on housing delivery and the planning system in the Queen’s Speech.

Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced that the government will bring forward a white paper on further devolution in England.