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DEVOLUTION

Devolution revolution?

As the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill begins its passage through Parliament, Laura Hughes assesses whether or not it delivers on the government’s promise to deliver a ‘devolution revolution’.

By Laura Hughes | 21 August 2025
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When the 338-page English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published on 10 July, those involved in local government took a collective deep breath.

With 30 schedules and 88 pages of primary provisions, surely such volume must mean a revolution is indeed underway?

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Popular articles by Laura Hughes

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  3. Re-setting and re-shaping our regions
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