Local Government

As the new government sets out its stall, five commentators give their views on a key policy – devolution:

• Theresa May has a golden opportunity to make devolution work: Craig Berry
• Metro mayors have powers to be progressive now: Mike Hawking
• Five ways a new industrial strategy can make the most of devolution: Alexandra Jones
• We need to rethink regional spending: Simon Parker
• Devolution should be community-based and community-led: John Tizard

English devolution is gathering pace. The government is set on supporting devolution to combined local authorities and directly elected mayors across England. Local government is responding with enthusiasm and energy.