Sarah Routley

Former Research Assistant (Devolution) @instituteforgov

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

How can areas successfully reorganise local government and implement devolution?
A new @instituteforgov report by @matthew_fright and I, in partnership with Grant Thornton, sets out how local leaders and central government can navigate ‘dual delivery’. 🧵
https://t.co/vvwgaZOD9T

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Wondering which elections are taking place on Thursday 1 May – and where?

Our local and mayoral elections 2025 explainer tells you everything you need to know
https://t.co/U0CuUA6dQ8

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

In a new comment for @instituteforgov I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation.

They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.

Read more here 👇
https://t.co/R2ZwGVb1Vh

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

That's a wrap! All mayoral candidates have now been announced.

Follow along for more analysis of the local and mayoral elections in the run up to 1 May.

While you wait check out our @instituteforgov explainer
https://t.co/oSA7gmiDGo

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

On 1 May voters will be heading to the polls to elect the mayors of the West of England, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Hull and East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire.

At the @instituteforgov we have been building a picture of the candidates they will be choosing between 🧵

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

📢One more mayoral candidate announcement:

Trevor Young is the Liberal Democrat candidate in Greater Lincolnshire. He is leader of West Lindsey District Council.

You can find out more about the role of the new mayor of Greater Lincolnshire here 👇

https://t.co/t1bh2jlV6z

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45

We are pleased to welcome @AndyBurnhamGM to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth

Register👇
https://t.co/R9cpjHj15f

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

A recent report from @matthew_fright and I sets out the trade-offs leaders should consider when developing their proposals.

We also examine what they can learn from past waves of reorganisation and how to deliver this successfully alongside devolution.

https://t.co/3Wn7rllx94

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

⏰Tomorrow the councils on this map will submit their interim plans for reorganising local authorities to the govt.

A quick @instituteforgov thread on what ‘local government reorganisation’ means and what these plans involve.

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

Councils’ full, formal proposals are due later this year. The govt will then decide what to implement.

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

EVENT: Keynote speech by Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury

📆 Thursday 20 March, 12:30-13:15

Join us to hear @darrenpjones discuss how the Treasury is helping to deliver the radical transformation of the state with @gemmatetlow https://t.co/EMJdt6xy12

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

We’ve just recorded this week’s Inside Briefing - with the prime minister @10DowningStreet joining us following today’s speech in Yorkshire.

@DrHannahWhite's interview with @Keir_Starmer will be landing in your podcast feeds tonight https://t.co/Ov27pd6lDI

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

TODAY: What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform?

Join us at 13:00 for our expert analysis of the PM’s plans to radically overhaul the British state.

With @DrMatthewGill @jillongovt @cath_haddon https://t.co/19utFiUaag

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Work with us! We are looking for a Researcher to join our devolution team.

You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.

📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.

Find out more 👇 https://t.co/OTXv2N0ETG

[Matthew Fright @matthew_fright]

Tomorrow 15:00-16:00 an expert @instituteforgov panel will explore the role that mayors can play to achieve faster economic growth - featuring my colleagues Akash Paun and Rebecca McKee alongside minister for local govt. and devo. Jim McMahon & the chief execs for WMCA and EMCCA

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

The new Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) held its first meeting yesterday.

To find out more about GLCCA, its powers and the candidates for the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, visit my @instituteforgov explainer 👇

https://t.co/IY1gSJiaxY

[Sarah Routley @SarahRoutl]

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first board meeting this morning.

What powers will the new combined authority hold? What is the history of devolution to the area?

Find out in my @instituteforgov explainer 👇

https://t.co/WjvImllbMC