Guidance

Devolution and mayors: what does it mean?

Guides to explain the powers being transferred to English regions and new mayoral responsibilities.

Published 12 April 2017
Last updated 26 March 2019 — see all updates
From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Applies to:
England

Documents

Devolution: A Mayor for the North of Tyne. What does it mean?

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal: what does it mean?

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Cornwall devolution deal: what does it mean?

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Greater Manchester devolution deal: what does it mean?

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Liverpool City Region devolution deal: what does it mean?

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Tees Valley devolution deal: what does it mean?

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West Midlands devolution deal: what does it mean?

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West of England devolution deal: what does it mean?

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In May 2019 powers, budgets and responsibilities will be passed down from central government to a new directly elected mayor in the North of Tyne area.

This follows similar elections in May 2017 in 6 regions across England:

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West Midlands
  • West of England

The mayor will represent their regions across the country and around the world. They will work with leaders of local councils and businesses to create jobs, boost skills, build homes and improve travel.

Though it is not adopting a directly elected mayor, Cornwall also took forward a devolution deal.

These guides provide more information about the powers and budgets being passed down to these English regions, and who will be responsible for what.

Published 12 April 2017
Last updated 26 March 2019 + show all updates

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