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The government is launching a bold new initiative to supercharge regional leadership by sending top civil servants—high-performing experts—to work directly with mayors for six to nine months. This decentralization push, set to begin this autumn, aims to empower local authorities like Greater Manchester with tailored teams of 5–10 specialists, chosen based on the mayor’s specific needs. It’s part of a wider strategy to shift power away from Westminster, accelerate decision-making, and build local capacity to tackle housing, transport, and regeneration. Complementing this are new programs: a Fast Stream in Yorkshire and the Humber to create non-London career paths, leadership development that includes local officials, and digital tools focused on AI and data for regional governments. The goal? Unlock “good growth” everywhere, making decisions closer to home where they matter most.

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