Devolution should not be restricted solely to urban areas. The Government must strive to ensure devolution deals are reached with rural areas. The Government must make pursuing devolution deals with non-metropolitan areas a priority. It should write to us with an update on its progress in this area no later than June

Devolution should not be restricted solely to urban areas. The Government must strive to ensure devolution deals are reached with rural areas. The Government must make pursuing devolution deals with non-metropolitan areas a priority. It should write to us with an update on its progress in this area no later than June Type: recommendation | Number: 17 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Last year the Prime Minister set out the Government’s intention to take a flexible approach to devolution, so that local leaders in our historic towns and counties, including in rural areas, are given the tools to make things happen for their communities. County Deals will offer the rest of England