Unlocking the East Midlands: Exploring the Combined County Authority with Damien Dacey

Join us in this episode of Truth about local government, as we delve into the intricacies of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) with Damien Dacey - Interim Director of Devolution. As one of the UK's pivotal regions, the East Midlands is undergoing transformative changes, and understanding the role and impact of the EMCCA is essential.In this episode, we uncover the following:What is the East Midlands Combined County Authority?Where are you now on bringing devolution to the East Midlands?What can devolution offer local government trying to deliver growth/create jobs alongside all the on-demand statutory services?You've worked on devolution in other parts of the country. What is distinct/different about the EM experience so far?What's your sense about the potential for the people/communities/business that live the area? How do you see the agenda developing and over what timeframe?You've just spent 10 years working on national policy in Whitehall, latterly running the team that worked on delivering the LU White Paper and negotiating new devolution deals including the one you're working on now in the EM. What has been your experience in making the move out of Whitehall into local government?