| ID | 149247 |
| Title Proper | ale of one city |
| Other Title Information | the Devo Manc deal and its implications for English devolution |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kenealy, Daniel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 2 November 2014 George Osborne stood in the impressive great council chamber of Manchester town hall and, flanked by the ten leaders of Greater Manchester's local authorities, announced a devolution deal for the city-region. Greater Manchester would receive a significant package of powers over transport, housing, planning, skills, business support and welfare in exchange for creating new governance structures, including a directly elected mayor for the city-region. This article explores the background to the Devo Manc deal, arguing that it is the product of both a long history of local government collaboration in Greater Manchester and George Osborne's desire for a sweeping restructure of English governance. It traces how the key decisions were taken quickly and by a small number of key officials. The article also identifies some flaws in Devo Manc and considers whether it is an appropriate model for other city-regions in the UK. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Quarterly Vol. 87, No.4; Oct-Dec 2016: p.572–581 |
| Journal Source | Political Quarterly 2016-12 87, 4 |
| Key Words | Devo Manc Deal ; English Devolution |