Resilience and West of England devolution deal

Summary

Bath, Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils have proposed £1bn West of England devolution deal which is now up for public consultation. The deal would devolve, from the government, agreed funding and powers to the region, including decisions regarding transport, investment, funding, skills training, business support, housing and strategic planning. A workshop will be held to explore how devolution of funding and powers could improve city resilience through integrated into the new governance structures.