FREE WEBINAR

What does Burnham’s
devolution revolution
mean for local
government?

Thursday 5 November 2026 | 2.00pm

As England’s devolution agenda gathers pace, how could it reshape local government, from powers and responsibilities to the way councils are funded and held to account?

We’re bringing together an expert panel to explore:

  • How could the funding model for local government change?
  • What funding and financial powers could move from Whitehall to strategic authorities? 
  • What could devolution mean for councils’ financial autonomy and accountability? 
  • How will powers, responsibilities and funding be redistributed between councils and strategic authorities?
  • What will the changing role of strategic authorities and elected mayors mean for local government? 
  • What can we learn from the emerging models of English devolution? 
  • How could the new settlement change the relationship between local government, Whitehall and the wider public sector? 
  • What should councils and those working with them be preparing for next?

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Panellists

Programme Director
Institute for Government