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Chancellor of the Exchequer reveals city devolution plan for England

By: Language: English Publication details: 2015Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne outlines plans to give English cities powers over housing, transport and planning. The Chancellor said that Greater Manchester which will take on the powers when electing a mayor in two years should become a blueprint for other large cities. The Queen's speech will contain a Cities Devolution Bill.

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne outlines plans to give English cities powers over housing, transport and planning. The Chancellor said that Greater Manchester which will take on the powers when electing a mayor in two years should become a blueprint for other large cities. The Queen's speech will contain a Cities Devolution Bill.