What is devolution and what's the government's plan around this?
Devolution means giving more power and decision-making authority to local and regional governments.
It's about shifting power away from the central government in Westminster and putting it in the hands of people closer to the communities they serve.
For Staffordshire, this could mean:
- A stronger voice and a seat at the table in shaping national projects.
- Greater influence to lobby for funding and investment.
- Opportunities to lead on initiatives that matter locally.
While devolution remains one of the governments ambitions, recent events show a move away from genuine devolution in favour of Local Government Reorganisation.
