Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities)

Organisations: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Responsibilities

• English devolution 
• Mayoral Combined Authorities and pan-regional bodies 
• Local and regional growth and investment
• Investment zones and freeports 
• High streets and towns  
• Communities and social cohesion
• Faith

Previous holders of this role

1. Miatta Fahnbulleh MP

   2025 to 2026

Announcements

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• English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent
  • 29 April 2026
  • Press release
• Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides
  • 15 April 2026
  • Press release
• New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill
  • 18 March 2026
  • Press release
• Major community iftar held by ministers at Lancaster House  
  • 10 March 2026
  • Press release
• Spatial development strategies and devolution: letter to council leaders
  • 12 February 2026
  • Correspondence
• More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package
  • 04 December 2025
  • Press release
• Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place
  • 03 December 2025
  • Press release
• Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services
  • 18 October 2025
  • Press release

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