English Devolution Bill and proposals for new mayors and combined authorities – an overview
The English Devolution Bill is intended to establish devolution as the default model across England, empowering mayors and combined authorities with expanded fiscal, planning, and policy-making powers. The legislation’s key reforms are outlined in the December 2024 Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth white paper. They include a statutory devolution framework, enhanced mayoral authority, multi-year … Read more