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Local Government: Devolution

Asked by Tom TugendhatConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 24657

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria she plans to use to determine which local authorities are selected for the Devolution Priority Programme.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Government is seeking to provide a fast track to mayoral devolution by May 2026 for areas ready to come together under sensible geographies which meet the criteria set out in the White Paper.

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