Millie Mitchell
milliemitchell.bsky.social
Millie Mitchell
@milliemitchell.bsky.social
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
While we await further election results, here is the current status of political control of the regional mayoralties across England courtesy of @sarahroutley.bsky.social. Further @instituteforgovernment.org.uk analysis will follow throughout the day..
May 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
With polls open for local and mayoral elections in areas across England, check out our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk briefings to see where they are taking place and what roles are up for election.
May 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
MHCLG have just released the outcomes frameworks for Greater Manchester & West Midland's integrated settlements. (Very exciting for any fellow devo enthusiasts!)

Read more here - www.gov.uk/government/c...
Integrated Settlements for Mayoral Combined Authorities
​Details of the integrated settlements for Mayoral Combined Authorities.
www.gov.uk
April 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
In a new comment for @instituteforgov.bsky.social I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation.

They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.

Read more here 👇

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
Councils’ divisions over local government reorganisation show need for local leadership | Institute for Government
Local government reorganisation has revealed deep disagreements in many places across England.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
Tomorrow at @instituteforgov.bsky.social we're hosting GM Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social for a keynote speech.

The mayor will be setting out his vision for the future of Greater Manchester and making the case for further devolution.

Sign up at: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
April 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
"Rushing out policy decisions to chase small forecast revisions is no way to make stable long-term policy."

Follow our IfG experts for our instant reaction to today's spring statement.

@tompope.bsky.social @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Planning reform given big emphasis in Rachel Reeves' statement today, including key measures from last week's Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

For a breakdown of 5 major changes, check out this recent blog from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social and me

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...
Five key changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Institute for Government
What is the potential impact of the government's planning bill?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
Pothole politics risks undermining MHCLG’s efforts to simplify funding

The government’s latest announcement on potholes funding is indicative of wider problems in local government funding, says @rebeccamckee.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poth...
Pothole politics risks undermining MHCLG’s efforts to simplify funding | Institute for Government
Keir Starmer's plan to fix potholes risks creating more problems.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Want to know how Greater Manchester plans to deliver with their trailblazing integrated settlement?

Next week, the Institute for Government welcomes Andy Burnham for a keynote speech and in-conversation. Join us using the link below
EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45

We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
March 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
There's one week left to apply for a Researcher to join our devolution team!

You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.

📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.

Find out more
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
“I’ve spent 10 years in opposition where it’s difficult to change things. I’m not going to spend years in government equally not being able to change things”

Keir Starmer tells @drhannahwhite.bsky.social why he wants to change the way govt works – and why it is his responsibility to make it happen.
March 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social

MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules

Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
In light of today's announcement - this chart gives some context on how NHS England accounts for almost half of government's total spending on ALBs, and how increases to its budget have been the main driver for the overall increase in funding for ALBs in recent years.
March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
LIVE NOW - tune in to hear the Institute for Government's take on Starmer's latest reforms
Our webinar on Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform will be starting shortly.

Watch the livestream - and submit your questions for our expert panel www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
March 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
As Nicola Sturgeon announces plans to stand down as an MSP at the Holyrood election next year, check out her #MinistersReflect interview in which she discusses her experience as first minister of Scotland and shares her proudest achievements www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re...
March 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
While we all speculate about what exactly the PM will say tomorrow and what the balance between ministers, depts and public bodies should be over policy decisions, I thought I'd have a look through the @instituteforgov.bsky.social's interviews with former ministers to see what they have to say...
March 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Good news for mayors in today's Planning and Infrastructure Bill:

📍strengthened powers to create spatial development strategies

📍mayoral development corporations can be used to develop greenfield land as well as regenerating brownfield sites

publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
March 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first board meeting this morning.

What powers will the new combined authority hold? What is the history of devolution to the area?

Find out in my @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer 👇

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/ma...
Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire | Institute for Government
The first mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire will be elected on 1 May 2025.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excellent new IfG report on making a success of delivering local government reorganisation and devolution at the same time.

Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
With an ambitious round of local government reorganisation underway alongside the roll out of devolution across England, in our new @instituteforgov.bsky.social report, in partnership with Grant Thornton, we outline how local leaders can successfully deliver both at the same time
March 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Mayor of London has launched a consultation on his plans to transform Oxford street using a mayoral development corporation (MDC).

For more about what an MDC is and what powers they have, check out my IfG explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mayoral-development-corporations
February 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
EVENT: How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth?

🗓️ Tuesday 11 March, 15:00-16:00

Register now to hear our expert panel featuring local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
February 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
Better transparency in public procurement could be a win-win for government and suppliers. New from @sachinsavur.bsky.social and I on making this a reality as this major change in procurement regulation goes live
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/proc...
The Procurement Act is an opportunity for government to reap the benefits of transparency | Institute for Government
New legislation to regulate procurement spending is welcome.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
New Ministers Reflect interviews from @instituteforgov.bsky.social out now!

Clare Short, John Denham and Matt Hancock discuss setting up new departments, dealing with the centre of government and facing era defining crises like the the pandemic

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re...

🧵
February 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Reposted by Millie Mitchell
The govt has formally invited local government reorganisation proposals from councils in 21 two-tier areas and 19 unitaries.

But how can these areas make a success of it? Our next
@instituteforgov.bsky.social devolution event will try to answer this question and many more.

Register now 👇
EVENT: How to make a success of local government reorganisation

🗓️ Monday 3 March, 17:00

Join us to discuss how to create simplified and resilient local govt structures with @local.gov.uk, Nottinghamshire County Council, @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-...
February 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM