Policy Threads

English Regional Devolution Deals

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is advancing regional devolution in England through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 and the Devolution (London) Bill. These establish Foundation Strategic Authorities and devolve powers to combined authorities and local areas, including Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, Plymouth, and London, to strengthen local governance and community empowerment.

5 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

These Regulations make transitional and saving provision in connection with the coming into force of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”). Regulation 2 sets out that the amendments made by section 4 of …

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5 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

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8 Sep 2015 | Bill introduced linked

Devolution (London) Bill — First reading

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision for extending the autonomy of the government of London, in particular in relation to duties and powers for the Greater London Authority (GLA)

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