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Guidance on how the government’s programme of local government reorganisation will be carried out during the transition of councils.
The Devolution Framework Explainers set out the statutory functions of Strategic Authorities as set out in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and other legislation.
A summary of the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 10 July 2025.
Introduction This guidance outlines the purpose of the English Devolution…
A summary of facts, functions and distinctive arrangements for areas benefitting from English devolution.
Information detailing what the Scotland Act Orders are and why they matter, the changes that have been made to the Orders and how the Orders are made.
Publication of documents relating to development of common frameworks. Included is an overview of the delivery process and an ‘outline framework’.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
European Convention on Human Rights Memorandum in relation to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
This document explains how the Department for Work and Pensions and the Welsh Government intend to work together.
The draft principles for intergovernmental relations developed jointly by all four administrations are a foundation for the ways they will work together.
Guidance on decision-making for Northern Ireland Departments during the temporary period for Northern Ireland Executive formation
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