Item 6 - Devolution and Public Service Reform (L6/12)

Summary:    

This paper reports on London government’s work on devolution and reform, with a particular focus on the progress signalled by the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
It goes on, briefly, to provide a platform to begin to explore London’s ambitions in respect of devolution beyond the Autumn Statement and the sorts of challenges it may face.

Recommendation:    

Leaders’ Committee is asked to:

1.    Consider and comment on the progress signalled by the announcement on London devolution made as part of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
2.    Provide guidance on shaping the next stage of London’s negotiations with Government.