Item 6 - Devolution and Public Service Reform (E14/11)

Summary:    

This paper reports on London government’s work on devolution and public service reform – including updates regarding the progress against the Memorandum of Understanding with Government on further devolution to London, particularly in relation to:

•    Business Rates retention
•    Adult Education Budget and progress towards wider skills devolution
•    The London Work and Health Programme
•    Industrial and Economic Development Strategy
•    Health devolution
•    Devolution of the Criminal Justice Service
•    Housing devolution

Recommendation:
    
Members of the Executive are asked to:

•    Consider and comment on the progress of London government’s work on devolution and reform. 
•    Provide guidance on shaping the next stage of London’s negotiations with Government.