English devolution deals

Devolution deals to devolve power from central government to local areas in England offer opportunities to stimulate economic growth and reform public services for local users, but the arrangements are untested and government could do more to provide confidence that these deals will achieve the benefits intended Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['HM Treasury', 'Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government'] | Topics: ['Business and industry', 'Economic growth', 'Local service delivery', 'Local services and housing']