Skip to main content

Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 16 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to deliver devolution to councils that are not part of the Devolution Priority Programme.

Answer

We want to see all of England access devolved powers by establishing Strategic Authorities that can make the key decisions to drive economic growth. Our ultimate goal is to have all of England represented by a mayor who can take their seat at the Council of Nations and Regions.

That is why the government is currently delivering the Devolution Priority Programme, intending to see a new wave of Mayoral Strategic Authorities established in May 2026. Beyond that, our intention remains to continue to fill the map, extending devolution to all corners of England as soon as possible. The timings and process for future waves beyond the Devolution Priority Programme will be subject to further decisions, including at the upcoming Spending Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52909
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Devolution
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk