Combined Authorities
Lords · Question HL3639 · Tabled 19 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Blunkett
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are taking steps to extend the consultation period for expressions of interest from top-tier and lower tier local government in England for forming the new combined authorities outlined in the English Devolutio
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 7 Jan 2025
The Government will work with places to deliver a Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) to roll out devolution to an ambitious timeline, aiming to deliver new strategic authorities and elected Mayors by May 2026. This Programme will provide a fast-track to ...