Following the new Prime Minister’s announcement of the “biggest transfer of power, funding and responsibility from Westminster in a generation”, our latest podcast brings together BusinessLDN’s Chief Executive John Dickie and Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and Chair of the Growing Together Alliance, to discuss what the Government’s devolution revolution could mean for businesses.
The pair discuss what we can learn about Andy Burnham and his approach to governing from his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester, what impactful devolution looks like on the ground, how empowering cities can help drive local growth and investment, and much else besides.
This episode was recorded as a live discussion with members as the Government published its new devolution proposals. Read our expert guide to what the changes mean for London here.
Running order:
2:09 How Andy Burnham’s time as Mayor has influenced his approach to governing and the development of ‘Manchesterism’
21:47 What could delivery of the Government’s devolution plans mean in practice?
30:35 The role of devolution in driving growth
34:05 What part can business improvement districts (BIDs) play in the devolution revolution?
38:08 Assessing Greater Manchester as an exemplar of good devolution
43:19 How can businesses engage with the new No 10 North?
44:31 The critical role of public-private collaboration in driving local growth
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