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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Devolution in England

08 December 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has concluded three new County Deals with Cornwall, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
  • Inaugural elections for these deals are planned for May 2024.
  • Ongoing negotiations for further devolution deals are announced.
  • A Devolution Accountability Framework is set to be published early next year.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the progress and future plans for devolution deals in England.

Action requested

The Government has concluded three new County Deals with Cornwall, Norfolk, and Suffolk, planning inaugural elections for May 2024. It also announces ongoing negotiations on further devolution deals and the publication of a Devolution Accountability Framework early next year.

Key facts

  • The Levelling Up White Paper aims to have every part of England covered by a devolution deal with powers at or approaching the highest level by 2030.
  • Three new County Deals are concluded with Cornwall, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
  • Inaugural elections for mayors or directly elected leaders in these areas are planned for May 2024.
  • Five new devolution deals will benefit over 5 million people across England.
  • The deals represent the first time over 50% of England is covered by a devolution deal.
  • New funding includes £3 billion over 30 years for local priorities.
  • Negotiations on a North East devolution deal are advanced.
  • Trailblazer deeper devolution deals with the West Midlands and Greater Manchester are expected to conclude early in 2023.
  • The Devolution Accountability Framework will be published in early 2023.
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