Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch
바카라 사이트 seeks views of people in six areas on proposals to establish mayoral combined (county) authorities.
Consultations have been launched in six areas on proposals to establish mayoral combined authorities or mayoral combined county authorities as part of the government바카라 사이트™s commitment to widen devolution.바카라 사이트¯Ìý
The Devolution Priority Programme 바카라 사이트“ one of the largest ever single packages of mayoral devolution in England 바카라 사이트“ was launched earlier this month and will support the areas to move towards devolution at pace, becoming mayor-led strategic authorities by May next year if they proceed.Ìý
The government is now seeking views from interested parties, such as local residents, businesses, and public sector bodies.Ìý
Cumbria, Cheshire and Warrington, Norfolk and Suffolk, Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, and Hampshire and the Solent joined the Devolution Priority Programme earlier this month.바카라 사이트¯Ìý
The consultations will consider questions such as the proposed geographies and how the mayoral combined (county) authorities will operate.Ìý
Minister of State for Local 바카라 사이트 and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP said:바카라 사이트¯
We are committed to shifting power out of Whitehall and into our regions, ensuring local leaders have the tools they need to tackle local priorities and realise their areas바카라 사이트™ potential as part of our Plan for Change.Ìý
Our Devolution Priority Programme will deliver that power at pace and I encourage local residents to be part of our 바카라 사이트˜devolution revolution바카라 사이트™ by contributing to these consultations.
The Devolution Priority Programme will bridge the gap between the English Devolution White Paper and the forthcoming English Devolution Bill. The government is working towards mayoral elections in May 2026 for the areas that have joined it.Ìý
The easiest way to respond and engage in one of the consultations is via the relevant link below:Ìý