Devolution Priority Programme
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The Devolution Priority Programme was announced by the UK government in 2025 in line with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The areas included within the programme will have certain devolved functions transferred to them from central government via the establishment of new combined authorities (CAs) or combined county authorities (CCAs).
History
Summary
As of 6 June 2026[update], the status of the programe is as follows:
| Authority | Status | Constituent councils | LGR | S.I. | Created | First election | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire and Warrington CA | Formally established, awaiting mayoral powers | None | Made | 24 February 2026 | 2027 | [3][4][5] | |
| Cumbria CA | Formally established, awaiting mayoral powers | None | Made | 24 February 2026 | 2027 | [3][6][7] | |
| Greater Essex CCA | Not yet formally established | Yes | Expected 2026 | Expected 2028 | [2] | ||
| Hampshire and the Solent CCA | Formally established, awaiting mayoral powers | Yes | Made | 4 June 2026 | 2028 | [2][8] | |
| Norfolk and Suffolk CCA | Not yet formally established | Yes | Expected 2026 | Expected 2028 | [2] | ||
| Sussex and Brighton CCA | Formally established, awaiting mayoral powers | Yes | Made | 26 March 2026 | 2028 | [2][9] |
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