Devolution to England
We evaluate devolution to England’s cities and regions, and make the case for a more coherent approach to English subnational government.
Local and mayoral elections 2024
On Thursday 2 May, voters across England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Keep up with our latest content, events and analysis on why these elections matter and the results when they come.
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Trailblazer devolution deals
What are trailblazer devolution deals and what powers will they devolve to combined authorities?
Local government
The local government system varies in many ways between the four nations of the UK. We explain the structure and political balance in each nation.
English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
Local elections 2024: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections are taking place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Devolution to city regions
Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan is standing for mayor of London for the third time. Who are the other mayoral candidates? How does devolution to London work?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
Incumbent Labour mayor Andy Burnham is standing for the third time in May's mayoral elections.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs are preparing to elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas will vote to elect the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in West Yorkshire vote to elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How will the first mayor of the North East be elected? Who are the candidates?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of Mayor of Tees Valley will take place on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands will elect its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Who are the candidates for York and North Yorkshire mayor? What powers will the new mayor hold?
Net zero and devolution: The role of England’s mayors in the climate transition
The UK government’s current top-down approach to net zero has hamstrung locally elected mayors’ efforts to deliver net zero.
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