Clark calls on councils to seize the opportunity for devolution

Speaking at the Local Government Association (LGA) annual conference, Greg Clark praised councils for absorbing budget cuts with “cool headed efficiency”. He then proceeded to outline devolution plans by arguing that “since no two places are the same… it should be obvious that a central plan for everywhere won’t work anywhere”.

Clark told the audience that the change of heart towards devolution was a “testament to the achievements of local government over the last 5 years”, and that devolution of power would provide the opportunity to “take control of your own fate”, “to make life better for even more people” and provide the “chance of a lifetime to direct the future economic prosperity and social flourishing of your area”.

He finished by telling local councils: “It’s your community. Your future. So take power now.”

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