Policies: Which Issues Are Decided at Which Level?
In this page:One issue the assemblies will consider is what powers should be held by different levels of government. That involves two questions. The first is: Which issues should be…
Continue readingDecentralisation to Local Neighbourhoods
In this page:In addition to proposals for new bodies operating above the level of local councils, some people argue for decentralisation of some powers to neighbourhoods below the level…
Continue readingLocal Government in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
In this page:This page sets out the current local government arrangements in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Most of the traditional county of Hampshire has a two-tier…
Continue readingLocal Government in the Sheffield City Region
In this page:This pagw sets out current local government arrangements in the area in and around Sheffield. South Yorkshire has four ‘unitary’ councils: Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. These councils are…
Continue readingIntroduction to the briefing papers
This introduction was designed for the Assembly North participants. Congratulations on becoming a member of Assembly North! Over the next few weeks, you will get to debate some…
Continue readingCitizens to be given a say in devolution agenda
Statement from the Democracy Matters project For immediate release, Wednesday 14th October 13.30 For more details visit www.citizensassembly.co.ukMajor democratic experiment to find out where citizens in Sheffield and Southampton think…
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During October and November 2015, around ninety citizens (including fifteen politicians) will be part of two ‘citizens assemblies’ that will discuss and recommend the best way for their area…
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A Regional Assembly
In this page:This paper sets out ideas for new regional assemblies in England. These would sit below central government and above local councils. People from large regional areas would elect…
Continue readingThe 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…
Continue readingA 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…
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