Integrated settlements: ‘we’ve not reached the destination yet’

Greater progress is needed towards the consolidation of funding for mayoral authorities if the benefits of devolution are to be reaped, according to Steve Wilson, group chief finance officer at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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He warns that authorities will still have their hands tied to some extent despite the phasing in of integrated settlements across England. In last

Integrated settlements: ‘we’ve not reached the destination yet’

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