New development: Decentralizing governance in England—transport's key role

Abstract

Transport holds the key to effective decentralization of responsibilities in England. But transport cannot be considered in isolation from other functions. It has close links with spatial planning and other environmental, economic and social activities and they must function together. Decentralization must take this on board for England as a whole. There should be combined authorities established throughout England that are viable and accountable to the areas they serve.

Keywords:

• Combined authorities
• integrated functions
• local authority funding
• localism
• transport

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Tony Bolden

Following careers in transport and strategic planning, Tony Bolden and Reg Harman are regular commentators on railway management and development.

Reg Harman

Following careers in transport and strategic planning, Tony Bolden and Reg Harman are regular commentators on railway management and development.