Local Government: Reorganisation
2026-06-22 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL1215 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether it will be for new unitary authorities to decide whether to apply for the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority.
Answer
The Government has been clear that it wants to see devolution extended across the whole of England, with more areas benefiting from the powers and funding available to Strategic Authorities. We have therefore written to leaders of councils in areas withou...