- Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland have their own devolved governments, and some powers are being devolved to local councils in England too.
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Devolving more powers - positives
- Allows them to use money on schemes they feel will best benefit local community, e.g. better public transport or regeneration projects to turn disused buildings into modern office spaces to attract business into area.
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Creating enterprise zones - what?
- 55 Enterprise Zones have been created across England, Wales and Scotland.
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Creating enterprise zones - how companies benefit from locating in enterprise zones?
-Reduced taxes: business rates reduced by up to 100%.-Simpler planning rules: E.g. new industrial buildings automatically allowed.-Financial benefits: investing in buildings/equipment can reduce businesses' future tax bills.-Improved infrastructure.
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Creating enterprise zones - positives for area
- Encourage companies to locate in areas of high unemployment, bringing jobs and income which could help reduce north-south divide.
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The Northern Powerhouse
- Government's plan to reduce inequality between north and south by attracting investment into north and improving transport links between northern cities. - It has been criticised for being more of a concept than an actual plan.
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Devolving more powers - positives
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- Allows them to use money on schemes they feel will best benefit local community, e.g. better public transport or regeneration projects to turn disused buildings into modern office spaces to attract business into area.
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Creating enterprise zones - what?
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Creating enterprise zones - how companies benefit from locating in enterprise zones?
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