Media statement: ADEPT responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said:
"ADEPT welcomes the introduction of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and the opportunity it presents for strengthening local leadership and place-based service delivery. It is essential that the technical expertise and operational knowledge of local government is fully recognised and utilised as devolution moves forward.
"We are currently analysing the bill in detail and will continue to engage with government and partners as it progresses through Parliament”.
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