UK devolution6 hrs agoWhat would new regional mayors mean for the South?Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire are among 10 areas named in the Budget for new devolution deals.6 hrs ago19 hrs agoSingle elected mayor to cover all Devon in 2028The figurehead will cover the county's three main areas of Devon County, Plymouth and Torbay.19 hrs ago2 days agoThames Valley devolution plans put to governmentAuthorities in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon submitted their proposals on Monday.2 days ago6 days agoNew devolved authority will not include NorthantsNorthamptonshire will not join Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes in a South Midlands authority.6 days ago7 days agoPM backs mayor and devolution plans in Wessex regionAndy Burnham offers to meet councillors in the region so they can "move quickly" towards devolution.7 days ago8 days ago'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputyNumber 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".8 days ago14 Oct 2026Why 'cool kids' won't let Swindon in Thames ValleyWhy the "popular kids" in Oxfordshire are not letting Swindon in on the Thames Valley devolution deal.14 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Counties at odds over £1bn mayoral devolution dealDevolution could unlock millions of pounds a year, but the two councils are calling for different timelines. 7 Oct 202625 Sept 2026PM rules out giving Wales independence referendum powersAndy Burnham told the BBC Westminster should have a "say on an issue of that magnitude".25 Sept 2026...
