Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 53575

Lancashire Combined County Authority: Mayors

Tabled: 20 May 2025
Answered: 27 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if there will be a mayoral election for Lancashire County Combined Authority in May 2026.

Answer

Jim McMahon
We are continuing to work with Lancashire Combined County Authority to deepen their existing devolution agreement and, dependent on their ongoing governance review, we will explore a path towards mayoral devolution for the region.