This week has seen chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce ground-breaking 'trailblazer' devolution deals as part of his Spring Budget.
More power will be handed to local authorities in both Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, allowing for extra control over transport, housing and education.
The deal means that local leaders across the region will be given a single pot of money to spend as they see fit, rather than hainge to make separate bids to the government over different projects.
