Policy paper

Technical paper on Level 4 devolution framework

This update sets out next steps on devolution in England.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 22 November 2023
• Last updated: 1 March 2024
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  1. 1 March 2024

     Following engagement with mayoral combined authorities, the government has made amendments to clarify some policy areas in the Level 4 devolution framework. These changes cover transport policy and data-sharing.

  2. 22 November 2023

     First published.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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Technical paper on Level 4 devolution framework

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The devolution update details a single offer for deepening devolution with existing Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs). It also clarifies that powers previously devolved elsewhere may be applied for by existing institutions.