The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is advancing regional devolution in England through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 and the Devolution (London) Bill. These establish Foundation Strategic Authorities and devolve powers to combined authorities and local areas, including Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, Plymouth, and London, to strengthen local governance and community empowerment.
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton
These Regulations make transitional and saving provision in connection with the coming into force of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”). Regulation 2 sets out that the amendments made by section 4 of …
These Regulations make transitional and saving provision in connection with the coming into force of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”). Regulation 2 sets out that the amendments made by section 4 of …
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he a) intends to require Cornwall, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth separately or together, to be part of a combined directly elected mayoral authority to access the full …
UIN: HCWS1335 Over the last year, this Government has made clear the scale of its ambition on English devolution. We introduced the transformational English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. We launched the Devolution Priority Programme – one of the largest …
UIN: HLWS1339 My Honourable Friend the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) has today made the following statement:Over the last year, this Government has made clear the scale of its ambition on English devolution. We introduced the …
Impact assessment for the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
UIN: HCWS1097 The government’s mission is clear: we must do all we can to unlock economic growth. For too long, England has been one of the most centralised countries in the developed world. That means that decisions made in Whitehall …
In response to: Annual report on English devolution 2024 to 2025
The annual devolution report brings together updated information about Strategic Authorities established 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
In response to: Sussex and Brighton devolution
In response to: Hampshire and the Solent devolution
In response to: Greater Essex devolution
In response to: Norfolk and Suffolk devolution
In response to: Cheshire and Warrington devolution
In response to: Sussex and Brighton devolution
In response to: Hampshire and the Solent devolution
In response to: Greater Essex devolution
In response to: Norfolk and Suffolk devolution
In response to: Cheshire and Warrington devolution
UIN: HCWS848 In February this year, the government launched the Devolution Priority Programme, taking forward proposals to create Mayoral Strategic Authorities in the great counties and communities of Cumbria, Cheshire and Warrington, Greater Essex, Hampshire and the ...
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Essex, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Essex, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Essex, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
UIN: HCWS418 Today, I am pleased to announce the list of places that have come forward to join the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme, with a view to mayoral elections in May 2026. I will also provide an update on local …
UIN: HLWS414 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, I am pleased to announce the list of places that have come forward to join …
In response to: English Devolution White Paper: Power and partnership: Foundations for growth
UIN: HCWS316 Today, I am pleased to announce that the Government has laid the English Devolution White Paper.The number one mission of this government is to relight the fire of our economy and ignite growth in every region. But we …
UIN: HLWS313 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, I am pleased to announce that the Government has laid the English Devolution White Paper.The …
The government’s proposals to empower local leaders and communities to drive growth and raise living standards across the country.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.
Proposed agreement for a Level 2 devolution framework agreement between the government and Warwickshire County Council.
Proposed agreement for a Level 2 devolution framework agreement between the government and Buckinghamshire Council.
Proposed agreement for a Level 2 devolution framework agreement between the government and Surrey County Council.
This update sets out next steps on devolution in England.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and Kingston Upon Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and the local authorities of Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire Council.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and the local authorities of the North East.
The Freeport Programme in Wales bidding prospectus is delivered in partnership by the Welsh Government and UK Government. It gives further details on the Welsh Freeport model and sets out how bidders can apply in Wales.
The Freeport Programme in Wales bidding prospectus is delivered in partnership by the Welsh Government and UK Government. It gives further details on the Welsh Freeport model and sets out how bidders can apply in Wales.
This document sets out the conclusions of the review of intergovernmental relations (IGR) undertaken jointly by the UK government and the devolved administrations.
This document sets out the conclusions of the review of intergovernmental relations (IGR) undertaken jointly by the UK government and the devolved administrations.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and the local authorities of West Yorkshire.
This document sets out progress made by the UK government and devolved administrations on the joint review of intergovernmental relations.
This document sets out progress made by the UK government and devolved administrations on the joint review of intergovernmental relations.
The signed agreement for the implementation of the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal
The signed agreement for the implementation of the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal
The West of England Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
The West of England Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached between government and areas up to 31 March 2018.
Outline of a housing package for the West of England.
Outline of a housing package for the West of England.
Outline of a housing package for the West Midlands.
Outline of a housing package for the West Midlands.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached between government and areas up to 31 March 2017.
Sets out a devolution deal giving Cambridgeshire and Peterborough greater control over transport, skills, business support and other areas.
Devolution deals to devolve power from central government to local areas in England offer opportunities to stimulate economic growth and reform public services for local users, but the arrangements are untested and government could do more to provide confidence that …
Devolution deals to devolve power from central government to local areas in England offer opportunities to stimulate economic growth and reform public services for local users, but the arrangements are untested and government could do more to provide confidence that …
Consultation on the proposal to create a combined Tees Valley authority.
Consultation on the proposal to create a combined Tees Valley authority.
Consultation on the proposal to create a combined Tees Valley authority.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision for extending the autonomy of the government of London, in particular in relation to duties and powers for the Greater London Authority (GLA)
This document sets out a devolution deal giving Cornwall greater control over transport, skills, business support and other areas. A further Level 2 devolution deal was agreed between government and Cornwall Council in November 2023.