Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 13977
Coastal Areas: Devolution
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Patrick Hurley
Labour — Southport
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of devolution settlements for coastal towns located on the periphery of combined authority areas.
Answer
Nesil CaliskanThe Government believes that all communities can benefit from devolution, which places powers in the hands of local leaders who understand the opportunities and challenges facing their areas.Strategic Authorities can play an important role in addressing t...
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