Research and analysis

Evaluation of devolved institutions

A review of the institutional processes of devolved institutions in England.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 13 May 2021

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of devolved institutions

Ref: BEIS research paper number: 2021/024

PDF, 7.39 MB, 116 pages

Details

This report reviews the institutional processes of devolved institutions in England. It covers:

• combined authorities with a directly elected mayor as of November 2018
• Cornwall Council as an example of rural devolution
• London (the Greater London Authority, the London Assembly and the London Mayor’s Office) as an example of a mature devolved city region

To gain an understanding of how the Mayors and Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) have impacted their local area, 2 small surveys were conducted to establish public and business perceptions of leadership roles in the devolved institution.

The research findings will be used to inform government policy decisions on future devolution.

The research was conducted by Warwick Economics and Development on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Published 13 May 2021