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English Devolution and Local Government

05 February 2025

Proposing MP
Jim McMahon Lab Co-op
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Jim McMahon announces six new devolution areas and updates on local government reorganisation and elections.

Action Requested

The minister announces the selection of six regions for mayoral devolution in May 2026, invites councils to submit proposals for reorganisation by spring, and plans to bring forward legislation to postpone certain local elections until May 2026. The Government will also launch consultations on the Devolution Priority Programme.

Key Facts

  • Six new devolution areas selected: Cumbria, Cheshire and Warrington, Greater Essex, Hampshire and Solent, Norfolk and Suffolk, Sussex and Brighton.
  • New combined county authorities for Greater Lincolnshire and Hull and East Yorkshire will elect Mayors in May 2025.
  • The Government received requests from 18 councils to postpone local elections, with 9 delayed until May 2026.
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