Policy paper

Technical paper on Level 4 devolution framework

This update sets out next steps on devolution in England.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 22 November 2023
• Last updated: 1 March 2024 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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Technical paper on Level 4 devolution framework

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The devolution update details a single offer for deepening devolution with existing Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs). It also clarifies that powers previously devolved elsewhere may be applied for by existing institutions.

Published 22 November 2023
Last updated 1 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 1 March 2024

   Following engagement with mayoral combined authorities, the government has made amendments to clarify some policy areas in the Level 4 devolution framework. These changes cover transport policy and data-sharing.

2. 22 November 2023

   First published.