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Devolution in England
08 December 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
At a Glance
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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