{"id":20837,"date":"2022-06-28T09:21:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T08:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cavendishconsulting.com\/?p=20837"},"modified":"2023-01-24T15:29:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:29:27","slug":"midlands-moments-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cavendishconsulting.com\/article\/midlands-moments-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Midlands Moments \u2013 June"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Midlands is a strategically important region in the heart of England. With over 70 local authorities presiding over the east and west, there is an ever moving and complex political landscape for planners and developers to be aware of.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Midlands Moments is a monthly series where we, in BECG\u2019s Midlands team, hope to keep you in the know about the political developments across the region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #2a6272;\"><b>East Midlands Devolution<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">East Midlands councils have put forward plans for a shared mayoral authority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The proposal is being put together by Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council, and has so far been welcomed by Government.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If successful, the first mayoral elections could take place in 2024. Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, said: \u201cOur devolution plans are about bringing in much needed investment, giving our region a bigger voice, and having more major decisions made locally.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-england-derbyshire-61811907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #2a6272;\"><b>Cannock Chase Council Shakeup<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cannock Chase could reduce its number of councillors from 41 to 36 as part of a ward boundary review suggested by the Local Government Boundary Commission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If approved, the review would substantially change the political landscape of Cannock Chase. The consultation will run until August 1.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressandstar.com\/news\/local-hubs\/staffordshire\/cannock\/2022\/06\/02\/council-shake-up-could-see-members-reduced-from-41-to-36\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #2a6272;\"><b>Sandwell Council\u2019s Improvement Plan<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With six leaders in the last six years and three Chief Executives in the last three years, the Government has appointed Commissioners to ensure the authority is run effectively over the next two years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leader of the Council, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael (Lab), who took over in November, has outlined a Sandwell Council Improvement Plan. This includes improvements to the culture of the organisation, stronger corporate oversight, more strategic direction, and better decision making.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressandstar.com\/news\/local-hubs\/sandwell\/2022\/06\/15\/sandwell-council-leader-shares-improvement-plan-so-authority-can-run-itself-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">On July 14, we will be bringing together key elected representatives from across the region to our event at Library of Birmingham. Speakers include Mayor Andy Street, Lisa Nandy MP, and the Leader of Birmingham City Council, Ian Ward.&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Email <\/span><\/b><a href=\"mailto:adam.farrell@becg.com\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adam Farrell<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to find out more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:811,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559991&quot;:811}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Midlands is a strategically important region in the heart of England. 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