Devolution to England
We evaluate devolution to England’s cities and regions, and make the case for a more coherent approach to English subnational government.
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Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
Six things to look out for in the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
These elections will be the last major test of public opinion before the coming general election – but are important in their own right.
Local elections: four things we learned
Peter Hourston looks beyond the headlines to identify four key takeaways from the 2023 local elections in England.
How the next government should complete the job of English devolution
The English devolution agenda needs a reset. The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth.
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Trailblazer devolution deals
What are trailblazer devolution deals and what powers will they devolve to combined authorities?
Local government
The local government system varies in many ways between the four nations of the UK. We explain the structure and political balance in each nation.
English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections took place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Local and mayoral elections 2024
On Thursday 2 May, voters across England and Wales headed to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Keep up with our latest content, events and analysis on why these elections matter and the results.
Find out moreDevolution to city regions
Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of mayor of Tees Valley took place on 2 May 2024.
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
How was first mayor of York and North Yorkshire elected? What new powers does the new mayor hold?