The State of Devolution, August 2026

As devolution continues to reshape local and regional governance across England, a new generation of mayors will shape the country’s political and economic future.

The Vuelio Political Team has produced an overview of the current status of the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme, including details of 2027 mayoral contests. This downloadable briefing also examines the establishment of new structures across the country, and what is likely to come next.

What is included:

• Information on the legal and administrative structures for the DPP across six areas:Cumbria; Cheshire and Warrington; Greater Essex; Hampshire and the Solent; Norfolk and Suffolk; and Sussex and Brighton.
• A rundown of the selected party candidates so far
• Further information on the wider push for greater powers and autonomy for England’s regions

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