Devolution

Timeline

21st March 2025 is the deadline for submission of "interim" plans - and the full proposal by 28 November 2025

Business as usual

Is to continue across the public sector

Elections

2025 Lancashire County Council elections have not been postponed

Engagement

The letter to Lancashire (below) sets out expectations including proactive collaboration and wider engagement with local partners, stakeholders, and residents

A letter from Government (see below) to Lancashire contains more details on developing plans for re-organisation, supporting places through change, timelines and next steps for interim plans and full proposals. We encourage our members to familiarise themselves with this framework.

Consultation

Government is consulting on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority. Presently Lancashire is not in the first tranche but you can read the information the Government has published regarding the firs 6 areas - Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time

Letter to Lancashire

Read the letter from Government dated 5th February to Leaders of two-tier councils in Suffolk.

Lancashire County Council

Access their dedicated page containing information and press releases.

FAQs

Visit the LGA devolution and local government re-organisation hub which includes FAQs

White Paper

Access the Government White Paper - Power and Partnerships : Foundations for Growth

LALC will have a consultative and representative role and can advice the County Council and District Councils on how best to assist, liaise and with the Local Council sector.

Working closely with the LALC Board we will identify who we need to engage with on your behalf to effectively influence decisions impacting the sector

NALC calls for the inclusion of parish and town councils in the government's reorganisation guidance
NALC welcomes government clarification over parish and town council involvement in reorganisation proposals
LGRC article by Chair, Steve Milton

Think Neighbourhoods

A new approach to fixing the country's biggest policy challenges.

LALC FAQs

FAQs regarding Devolution.