This landmark document outlines the government's plan to transfer more powers from Whitehall to local communities across England.

Key highlights include:

• Empowering Mayors: Mayors will gain new powers over strategic planning, housing, transport, and skills[1].

• Strategic Authorities: The creation of strategic authorities to bring together councils and avoid duplication[1].

• Economic Growth: A focus on driving economic growth, improving living standards, and building 1.5 million homes[1].

The aim is to make devolution the default setting across various government policy areas, ensuring that local communities have more control over decisions that affect them[1][3]

SALC will be looking at this document in detail to assess the impact on Suffolk.

References

[1] ‘Devolution by default’ to create new era of local power

[2] English Devolution White Paper - GOV.UK

[3] 'Devolution by default': Rayner to promise to push power out of ... - ITVX