Devolution Priority Programme

The Government has launched its consultation on the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP). It is seeking views on the proposal to form a mayoral combined county authority in Greater Essex, and in other areas across the country confirmed to join the priority programme.

In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper. This sets out plans to move power out of Westminster and back to local communities, ensuring that every part of England is covered by devolution.

The local authority leaders from councils have since written to government expressing their interest in taking forward devolution within their area through the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority, with the first election for a mayor taking place in May 2026. Before taking a decision on whether to proceed with the making of the necessary legislation, the government is seeking views from interested parties, including those who live and work in the area.

Tell us what you think

To provide your views please visit the Government's Greater Essex devolution Consultation