Local Government: Devolution
Commons · Question 1510 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will ensure that areas without mayors are entitled to the same funding and devolved powers as authorities with mayors.
Answer
Answered by Nesil Caliskan, 22 May 2026
The Government has made clear that the deepest powers and funding arrangements will be available to Mayoral Strategic Authorities and Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities.The new devolution framework for England sets out the functions and funding arr...