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The Local Government System in England Today
In this page: This page sets out the system of local government as it exists in England today. For details on arrangements in your area, see the separate pages on local government in the Sheffield City Region and in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In much of England, there are county and district councils. Elsewhere, there […]
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A Devolution Deal
In this page: A devolution deal is an agreement between the government and a group of local councils. As a result of the deal, the councils form a combined authority and gain new powers, as well as extra funding. This authority has an elected mayor who forms a cabinet. On the surface, these deals are […]
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