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Devolution is channelling billions of pounds into English mayoral authorities.
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland has no mayoral combined authority to receive it.
We believe that needs to change quickly.
Around 48% of England's population now lives in a region with mayoral devolved powers. That share is rising.
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) is outside the group. It remains undevolved.
Any future mayoral deal is likely to take years to deliver.
Meanwhile, delays are costing Leicester and Leicestershire millions of pounds in missed investment in skills, transport, business services, infrastructure and more.
Devolution Leicestershire is a multi-agency stakeholder group spanning industries and sectors.
Our partners represent organisations large and small. All are determined to work with our local authorities to support the fastest devolution deal possible for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Devolution Leicestershire is passionate about our region - and about getting the best possible outcomes for it.
Representing 1,000s of LLR businesses spanning all sizes and sectors.
Including universities and colleges with 10,000s of students.
Draw millions of grant funding and helping 10,000s of people in LLR.
Working with our councils to move forward a Devo settlement for LLR.
Agree and publicly champion one unified economic vision for our region. Advance clear evidence on sector strengths, skills gaps and growth opportunities.
Outcome
A stronger, more credible case to government and investors.
Create a transparent governance model that enables decisions at pace. Ensure business, education, and VCSE has a formal role in decision-making.
Outcome
A structure government can trust and businesses can engage with.
Publish a roadmap for strategic devolution, with defined milestones, timescales and responsibilities. Engage immediately with Government to agree a pathway to a deal.
Outcome
LLR is delivery ready - unlocking momentum, confidence and investment.
Focus now on a Local Growth Plan for skills, transport, business support, housing and net zero - the areas where funding settlements show devolved regions are pulling ahead.
Outcome
LLR making up lost ground in areas that matter most.
Located at the very heart of the UK, with a population of over 1 million, a thriving and vibrant city, distinctive and characterful market towns, three universities and an international airport, our economy contributes some £23bn to the UK economy.
'The time has come for Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council to make a commitment to Devolution.'
Liz Kendall
MP for Leicester West
'Devolution would put control where it belongs - here in Leicestershire - so that, together, we can build a more prosperous county.'
Jeevun Sandher
MP for Loughborough
'The only way to ensure that my constituents thrive in the long term is to give them a strong Devolution package.'
Amanda Hack
MP for North West Leicestershire
We are empowering local communities and leaders, including through the English Devolution Bill, so they have the powers and funding they need to deliver their Local Growth Plans.
Devolution Leicestershire is not party political.
Our purpose is to accelerate a successful devolution settlement which benefits everyone in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.
We are motivated by a shared interest in our region’s success.
We work across sectors in order to lift the regional economy for all.
We focus on what comes next - not what has gone before.
What is a combined authority?
Is Devolution dependent upon Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)?
What is Government saying about Devolution in England?
How will a Mayor be elected for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland?
When is Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland going to get its first combined authority Mayor?
What is a combined authority Mayor responsible for?
Who is responsible for delivering Devolution in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland?
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