Trust, relationships and the foundations of Devolution Devolution and Complex Areas
Trust, relationships and the foundations of Devolution
Devolution and Complex Areas
Welcome to Staffordshire!
Welcome to Staffordshire!
Centre of UK
2 theme parks – Alton Towers and Drayton Manor
Peak District National Park
2 League clubs – Stoke City and Burton Albion
A cathedral city – Lichfield
The National Memorial Arboretum
Welcome to Staffordshire!
1.1 million residents
Growing economy - £18.7bn GVA
More jobs being created
Low and falling unemployment
Wages going up
Welcome to Staffordshire!
Great location linking Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine Room
Great connectivity – road, rail & air
Strength in advanced manufacturing – JCB, JLR
But
Low productivity
Low entrepreneurship
Low skill levels
Distressed health economy
Partnerships
1 county, 1 city (unitary), 8 districts
– 2 tier with a unitary city
6 Clinical Commissioning Groups
2 Health and Wellbeing Boards
1 Local Enterprise Partnership or 2?
Devolution
Big cities agenda – counties playing catch up
County vs City
County vs Districts
LBYO (Leading Beyond Your Organisation)
Leaders’ Board
Devolution concerns
Three tiers?
Reorganisation by the back door?
West Midlands Combined authority
Housing need
Mayoral model
Devolution opportunities
Geography – bridge between north and midlands
Complementarities between urban and rural areas
Skills
De-ringfencing the £7bn
Recasting the two-tier relationship
Health and care integration
Devolution process
statement of intent by end of July –
unity
LEP/business involvement
ambition
conversation with government – generational opportunity
no second chance?
Questions?