Devolved powers deal for Lancashire struck
Political leaders in Lancashire have struck a deal to create a combined authority next year. Lancashire County Council Leader Phillipa Williamson said it was "a significant step forward". The government is also said to be encouraging the county's politicians to "take strides" towards having an elected mayor for Lancashire.
Government moves closer to pushing Lancashire devo deal
Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has told the leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council, that the statutory tests to implement the proposal have been met. The Government now intend to bring the matter before Parliament in the coming weeks.
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