Proceeding contribution from Lord Best (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Moved by

Lord Best

133: Schedule 18, page 216, line 30, at end insert—

“Support for Mayoral Development Corporations

4A (1) Section 198 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) After subsection (2), insert—

“(2A) The Secretary of State may—

(a) provide financial assistance for the creation of Mayoral Development Corporations;

(b) provide financial assistance for the acquisition of land or property by Mayoral Development Corporations;

(c) provide guidance to Mayoral Development Corporations on any aspect of governance, land acquisition, development and regeneration, and ongoing management.””

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would enable the Secretary of State to support the creation of Mayoral Development Corporations.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 852 c597GC
Session: 2024-26
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Compulsory purchase Advertising Construction Devolution Arts Brownfield sites Culture Disability aids Housing Health Land Environment protection Investment Energy Fire prevention Land drainage Local government Planning Parish and town councils National parks Exercise Combined authorities Mayoral development corporations Sports Mayors Local Government Pension Scheme Music venues Local growth plans Agent of change
Legislation: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

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