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Event Summary

  • Date 30/06/15
  • Time 18:30
  • Location Queen's Suite 3, Harrogate International Centre, North Yorkshire

About the event

Developments in Scotland and city regions in England provide a historic opportunity to break down the UK’s overly centralised system of political governance. But there is a danger that devolution simply transfers power from Whitehall to town halls, failing to empower local people. This fringe event at the LGA Conference asks whether a cooperative approach to devolution – built on genuine partnership with citizens – can create economic growth but also reinvigorate local democracy and foster more prosperous and empowered communities.

Speakers will include:

Cllr Andrew Burns, Leader of City of Edinburgh Council and Chair of the CCIN

Carolyn Wilkins, Chief Executive of Oldham Council

Gareth Swarbrick, Chief Executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing

 

For more information contact coopinnovationnetwork@oldham.gov.uk

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