Devolution, local growth and transport

This analysis examines population change across county and county‑unitary areas between the 2011 and 2021 Censuses.

This report outlines Grant Thornton’s Levelling‑Up Index and summarises discussions held with county leaders at the County Councils Network’s (CCN) Annual Conference in late 2021.

This publication is the first-ever in the County Spotlight series, and shines a light on how County Councils Network (CCN) member authorities are leading economic recovery efforts following the disruption caused by the Covid‑19 pandemic.

This report sets out the findings of their inquiry into the sharp decline of bus services in county and rural areas and the impact this is having on communities and their economies.

This report features brand-new reorganisation analysis from PwC and examines how the size of a new unitary council affects the costs, risks and outcomes of that newly-created authority.

This report from the County All-Party Parliamentary Group and the County Councils Network (CCN) examines social mobility in England’s county areas and finds that counties face entrenched disadvantages compared with major cities and London.

This report, produced by ResPublica, sets out the case for a renewed programme of devolution - focussed on England's counties.