Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first board meeting this morning. What powers will the new combined authority hold? What is the history of devolution to the area? Find out in my Institute for Government explainer 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mayo…

The new Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) held its first meeting yesterday. To find out more about GLCCA, its powers and the candidates for the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, visit my Institute for Government explainer 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mayo…

Tomorrow 15:00-16:00 an expert Institute for Government panel will explore the role that mayors can play to achieve faster economic growth - featuring my colleagues Akash Paun and Rebecca McKee alongside minister for local govt. and devo. Jim McMahon & the chief execs for WMCA and EMCCA

Work with us! We are looking for a Researcher to join our devolution team. You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK. 📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00. Find out more 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/caree…

TODAY: What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform? Join us at 13:00 for our expert analysis of the PM’s plans to radically overhaul the British state. With Matthew Gill Jill Rutter Dr Catherine Haddon instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-sta…

We’ve just recorded this week’s Inside Briefing - with the prime minister UK Prime Minister joining us following today’s speech in Yorkshire. Hannah White's interview with Keir Starmer will be landing in your podcast feeds tonight instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-podcasts/i…

EVENT: Keynote speech by Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury 📆 Thursday 20 March, 12:30-13:15 Join us to hear Darren Jones MP discuss how the Treasury is helping to deliver the radical transformation of the state with Gemma Tetlow instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/darren-j…

EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45 We are pleased to welcome Andy Burnham to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth Register👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynote-…

In a new comment for Institute for Government I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation. They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership. Read more here 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/counci…

Wondering which elections are taking place on Thursday 1 May – and where? Our local and mayoral elections 2025 explainer tells you everything you need to know instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/loca…