Devolution in England describes the process of the U.K Government providing more powers to local government institutions in England. These include Combined Authorities, The Greater London Authority, County councils and District councils.[1]
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There are also several intergovernmental bodies that were created to help facilitate cooperation and policy coordination between the different groups within the English devolution framework, these include the Council of Nations and Regions, the Mayoral Council for England and the Leaders Council.[2]
History
[edit]The Local Government Act 2000 was passed 28 July 2000 and includes devolved powers, directly elected mayors, local government scrutiny, code of conduct and requirements for local authorities.
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025
Structure (tiers)
[edit]National
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The U.K Parliament is the sole legislature able to pass legislation for England, with the U.K Government providing executive functions for both the U.K.
Regional Authorities
[edit]Combined Authorities
[edit]As of December 2025 there Are currently 15 combined authorities with varying devolved powers.
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Greater London Authority
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On July 3 2000 the Greater London Authority was established
Principal Authorities
[edit]County
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District
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Intergovernmental
[edit]Council of Nations and Regions
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Mayoral Council for England
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Leaders Council
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Modifications to the Structure
[edit]English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
[edit]On July 10 2025 the UK Government introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to reform devolution in England and make the process for creating new combined authorities and devolving further powers to current combined authorities faster and more uniform.
Local Auditing Office
[edit]The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill part 4 will establish an independent Local Auditing Office body to oversee standards, registration of auditors and enforcement.[3]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ this includes combined authorities and county combined authorities
- ^ The LGA 2000 established the foundation for Directly elected mayors in England} and devolved powers for mayors
- ^ The LDECA established the foundation for combined authorities
References
[edit]- ^ "English devolution". Institute for Government. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "A More Collaborative Way of Governing? Why the UK's Council of the Nations and Regions Matters | policyWISE". www.policywise.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ "Update: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill published | Stone King". www.stoneking.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-07.