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Written question asked by Will Stone (Labour) on Thursday, 22 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 October 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 30 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Devolution: Mayors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress she has made on devolution in areas with no plans for Mayors.

Answer

The Government’s ambition is to ensure every area in England has, or is in the process of establishing, a strategic authority by the end of 2027, with strategic authorities in place everywhere by the end of 2028.

The Government recently wrote to all areas without a Strategic Authority seeking confirmation of their devolution ambitions, including their preferences regarding mayoral or non-mayoral devolution and views on the right geographical footprint. We will confirm next steps in writing to all areas soon.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37539
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Devolution Mayors
Link
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