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Cornwall could have powers over housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with ...

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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has extended the transition period for the full devolution of certain roles of the executive branch to local governments, citing the latter’s differing ...

After failing to meet the initial deadline to fully implement the devolution of additional government services and facilities last year, set by Executive Order (EO) No. 138, series of 2021, President ...

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and human rights advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the 2027 presidential election will be determined by the candidate who ...

All three councils in Cheshire have now backed plans to create a new combined authority - the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. But what does it mean for people living in the county, and ...

Take a look at your local council. It’s probably not a pretty picture. Some 15 years of austerity have left local government in pieces. Critical services have been reduced to a level where they are ...

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been appointed devolution minister at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Ministerial portfolios were confirmed by the department this afternoon with ...

Plans for devolved government in Warrington have moved closer. Warrington Borough Council's elected members voted to back the move, which would see the authority combined with Cheshire West And ...