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.
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.