This guide provides answers to some of the key questions about devolution and what it means for councils, their residents and communities.
In England, devolution is the transfer of power and funding from national to local government. It is important because it ensures that decisions are made closer to the local people, communities and businesses they affect.
Devolution will provide greater freedoms and flexibilities at a local level, meaning councils can work more effectively to improve public services for their area. The result will be more effective, better targeted public services, greater growth and stronger partnerships between public, private and community leaders in local areas.
The information contained within this PDF was current at the time of publication.
However, the voting system for mayors and PCCs in the May 24 and May 25 elections has changed to a first past the post vote. Details of these changes are available with the Elections Act 2022 (legislation.gov.uk).
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