Devo

A ‘Metrolink Mayor’? Meeting the challenge of regional imbalances across Greater Manchester

By Tom Arnold Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted: May 5, 2017

As the Greater Manchester region elects its first ‘Metro Mayor’, Tom Arnold, a postgraduate researcher of New Economic Geographies, offers his take on the challenges and solutions facing Andy Burnham in his inaugural term. Central to Greater Manchester’s development is a focus on the needs of its outer town and boroughs Post-19 education and orbital […]

Taking action on local employment issues: how far can voluntary employment charter initiatives take us?

By Ceri Hughes and Emily Ball Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Devo, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted: April 6, 2017

As the Greater Manchester mayoral election approaches, a key issue on the candidates’ agendas is raising employment standards across the city. Here, Ceri Hughes from the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit and Emily Ball from Oxfam GB discuss the policy implications of rolling out a local employment charter in Manchester, highlighting what this would mean for […]

Why Brexit shouldn’t mask Everyday Austerity

By Sarah Marie Hall Filed Under: All posts, Brexit Posted: July 14, 2016

Only time will tell how dramatically Brexit will impact Britain and whether it’ll plunge the country into a protracted economic slump. But Sarah Marie Hall says we shouldn’t ignore those already living in and through austerity and consider the everyday impacts of economic and social change. Since 2010, the UK government has vigorously pursued a […]

Brave New Manchester? The dark side of devolution deals

By Graham Haughton Filed Under: All posts Posted: May 17, 2016

Devolving power to our cities and regions has been heralded as a ‘new era’ and an exciting opportunity for positive change. Manchester has led the way in England, becoming the first region to take control of its health and social care budget on April 1st. But, asks Graham Haughton, is there a ‘dark side’ to […]

Patience is a virtue on the road to Devo

By Iain Deas Filed Under: All posts, Devo Posted: April 6, 2016

Leeds was once lauded as an innovator in respect of city-regional governance. But, argues Iain Deas, while recent accounts have emphasised local disagreement about the geography of devolution deals, it is possible to interpret Yorkshire’s experience in a more positive light. Recent media coverage of devolution deals in Yorkshire has highlighted conflict around rival proposals […]

Desperately seeking: why we need a leader for the Northern Powerhouse

By Mark Robinson CEO Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: March 24, 2016

George Osborne confirmed his commitment to the Northern Powerhouse by prioritising it so strongly in the recent Budget. But, says Mark Robinson, the initiative is in desperate need of a figurehead or strategic leadership to take it to the next level and stop it fizzling out. Lord Adonis and the National Infrastructure Commission have […]

The making of the Greater Manchester mayor – what next?

By Francesca Gains Filed Under: Devo, Featured, Urban Posted: February 26, 2015

Opposition to a mayoral model for Manchester overlooks a decade of innovation and collaboration that has delivered economic and social benefits for the region, says Prof Francesca Gains. Much has been made of backroom deals between the Chancellor George Osborne and Manchester City Council’s chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein to deliver the most significant devolutionary […]

A ‘Metrolink Mayor’? Meeting the challenge of regional imbalances across Greater Manchester

Taking action on local employment issues: how far can voluntary employment charter initiatives take us?

Why Brexit shouldn’t mask Everyday Austerity

Brave New Manchester? The dark side of devolution deals

Patience is a virtue on the road to Devo

Desperately seeking: why we need a leader for the Northern Powerhouse

The making of the Greater Manchester mayor – what next?

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