Manchester devolution deal opens doors for development in regions

摘要

Other cities, including Sheffield and Leeds, are expected to follow Greater Manchester after the city agreed to an 'historic' devolution settlement, giving it new 'planning freedoms' and an elected mayor. Under the deal signed by chancellor George Osborne, Greater Manchester will be handed greater local control over certain budgets, including a new housing investment fund worth up to £300 million. According to the Financial Times, Sheffield and Leeds could be given similar powers 'within weeks'.