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Devolution Priority Programme

04 December 2025

Proposing MP
Steve Reed Lab Co-op
Streatham and Croydon North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses long-term funding for six Mayoral Strategic Authorities through the Devolution Priority Programme.

Action Requested

I am confirming a £200 million per year collective investment for 30 years to the six areas on the Devolution Priority Programme. Additionally, each area will receive minimum flat payments and initial setup funds to support their establishment and capacity building. The Government also plans to facilitate Foundation Strategic Authorities in non-collaborative regions.

Key Facts

  • Six Mayoral Strategic Authorities will collectively receive close to £200 million per year for 30 years.
  • Each new Mayoral Strategic Authority will receive £3 million each as a minimum flat payment over the next three financial years.
  • An initial payment of £1 million each when statutory instruments are laid in Parliament is provided.
  • Cheshire and Warrington, Cumbria, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Greater Essex will receive specific proportions of their investment funds before 2028.
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