Harriet Shaw
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Regional mayors
Regional mayors are directly elected regional leaders of mayoral strategic authorities. But what do they do?
Learning from the DevoLab #4: How mayors can increase the supply of affordable homes
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to increase the supply of affordable homes.
Reform UK’s local election gains pose new challenges for Labour mayors
The gains of opposition parties in the May 2026 local elections could make it harder for Labour’s regional mayors to deliver.
Scottish elections 2026: Scottish parliament
The Scottish parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is the devolved legislature of Scotland.
The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda
The results of Thursday's elections could increase strain on Westminster–devolved relations.
The English Devolution Bill: small but important steps on public health
Mayors will get more responsibilities on health.
Learning from the DevoLab #2: How mayors can secure investment into regional economies
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to secure investment into regional economies.
Local elections U-turn is welcome – but this saga has been a government fiasco
Elections in 30 local area will now proceed on 7 May 2026.
Learning from the DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to improve transport connectivity.
Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.