Greater Manchester has led the way on ‘devolution agreements’ that move decision-making on crucial public services like local transport, housing, health and skills training closer to local people.
Greater Manchester made the UK’s first English ‘devolution deals’ with central government in 2014, March and July 2015, and March 2016, showing how Greater Manchester’s 2.8 million people could benefit from a new kind of local control of vital aspects of their region’s life, economy and future.
The law has changed to allow the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to put the devolution deals into effect. GMCA are first required to review their functions and how it is run, and this has been set out in a document or ‘scheme’.
GMCA Governance review and Scheme
The review and scheme have now been published and GMCA want your views on the legal powers proposed for the GMCA in the ‘scheme’ and the associated ‘governance’ arrangements.
GMCA won’t be using its proposed powers alone – but rather in partnership with the ten GM local councils, government officials or other public bodies.
For further information and to take part, visit: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/devopowersconsultation