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

LabourSouthport

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 Caliskan
The 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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