Item 6 - Devolution and Public Service Reform - Update (E16/18)

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:
•    Further Business Rates retention
•    Adult Education Budget and wider skills devolution
•    The London Work and Health Programme
•    Industrial Strategy
•    Health devolution
•    Housing 

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.