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A guide for UK Government civil servants explaining devolution and how to take account of devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when working on policies and managing services.
The government’s proposals to empower local leaders and communities to drive growth and raise living standards across the country.
Information about the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
Content relating to devolution of powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Guides to explain the powers being transferred to English regions and new mayoral responsibilities.
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.
The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.
This document sets out how areas with devolution deals will be scrutinised and held to account through local scrutiny, by the public and by government.
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