Levelling Up: The West Midlands
Strong, empowered local leadership is at the centre of the government's approach to Levelling Up. But how will this get implemented across the West Midlands, and what opportunities and challenges are there to consider?
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Levelling Up via devolution
By 2030 the government, as part of the Levelling Up agenda, has stated that every part of England that wants a devolution deal will have one. At present, only 41% of the English population is covered by a devolution deal, with London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands responsible for almost two-thirds of this. But the West Midlands doesn't currently have the same range of powers as its devolved counterparts.
What can be done to change this? The potential for the West Midlands is huge. It's home to a number of world-class further education and cultural institutions, major international companies in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, and a proven track record of innovation, with some of the fastest-growing small and medium-sized enterprises in Britain.ย
Our analysis delves into the details of the devolution of funding, powers, and responsibility for planning policy in the region.ย
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