JenniferScott published Devolution deal hangs in the balance, claim council leaders

Council leaders say the deal to devolve more powers and gain millions for the region are under threat because of new amendments to a government bill.Updates to the Cities and Devolution Bill will be presented to the House of Commons on Monday ahead of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire signing their own deal to become a combined authority.The department for communities and local government says the amendments are "purely technical."But the leaders of the two county councils in...