How can Englands cities and counties make a success of devolution?
b'Devolution deals have transferred control of various budgets and functions \\u2013 including over transport, skills, housing and planning \\u2013 from central government to metro mayors and combined authorities in many parts of England.\\n\\nThe devolution process is continuing. Five new mayors are due to be elected in 2024 \\u2013 in the East Midlands, North East, York and North Yorkshire, Suffolk and Norfolk \\u2013 and additional powers are being devolved to Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. A further wave of deals is expected before the 2024 general election, with Labour also committed to extending devolution if it forms the next government.\\n\\nSo how can England\\u2019s cities and counties best negotiate and implement devolution deals? How should they establish effective new combined authorities to run devolved functions? And what lessons can be learnt from the past decade of devolution?\\n\\nThe Institute for Government \\u2013 in partnership with the University of Nottingham\\u2019s Institute for Policy and Engagement \\u2013 hosted a launch event in Nottingham for its new report setting out evidence-based advice for how to make a success of devolution.\\n\\nAfter a welcome by Professor Jane Norman, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nottingham, Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, presented the report\\u2019s findings.\\n\\nThere was then be a discussion among panellists including:\\n\\nCllr Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and MP for Mansfield\\nProfessor Sarah Hall, Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Nottingham and Senior Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe\\nRichard Parker, Labour Party candidate in 2024 for Mayor of the West Midlands\\n\\nThe event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government.'