This collection brings together policy briefings from our archive highlighting the importance of decentralised, long-term, place-specific and community-grounded policy.

As the UK Government seeks to kickstart its economic growth mission, local and regional leaders in England are using the powers and responsibilities delivered by devolution to develop new approaches to economic development.

And now BBC broadcaster and @liverpooluni.bsky.social alumna Mairead Smyth introduces our panel featuring @priceoffootball.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social @evertonfc.com

We kick off with @liverpooluni.bsky.social Vice Chancellor Professor Tim Jones introducing the lecture, highlighting the incredible impact football has had on the city of Liverpool, its culture and its economy.

Then at 13:00 we will turn our attention to devolution and how it can be successfully implemented across the North of England.

Head to Exchange 6-7 to hear from David Simmonds MP,
@tjarnold.bsky.social @livuniheseltine.bsky.social, Cllr Abi Brown, Helen Gbormittah, @akashpaun.bsky.social

Our first event of the afternoon will explore how the government should successfully implement and enhance devolution across the North of England.

We will hear from @allymcgovern.bsky.social @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, @livuniheseltine.bsky.social