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What is a Combined Authority?
The East Midlands Combined County Authority, mentioned in the story, is a type of local government body in England. They bring together councils from a region to make decisions on things like transport, economic development, and housing. Their aim is to improve services and drive growth across a wider area, often with devolved powers from central government.
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