Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Combined Authorities: Gloucestershire
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether it is his policy for Gloucestershire to be placed in a mayoral combined authority devolution deal with Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
- Answer
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On 12 February, the government wrote to all local authorities – including in Gloucestershire and its neighbours – that do not currently have a devolution agreement inviting them to come forward with to agree a non-mayoral, Foundation Strategic Authority across a sensible geography.
It is for councils to propose new devolution arrangements where local consensus has been reached with their neighbours, and we will consider any proposals brought forward, subject to it meeting the criteria set out in the English Devolution White Paper and the forthcoming English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 115529
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Devolution Worcestershire Gloucestershire Combined authorities Herefordshire
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- 2026-03-03 17:12:17 +0000
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