Part of Devolution plan outlines strategic authority establishment in England, surrendering power from Westminster to local leaders.

How could enhanced devolution deals affect the central government's control over England?

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Central government's fiscal and regulatory control over local policy is likely to diminish. The enhanced devolution deals transfer specific powers and revenue streams from the central government to local strategic authorities. These commitments include devolving some income tax receipts to mayors of strategic authorities (MSAs) by 2028. Furthermore, the government plans to transfer 20% of business rates revenues to mayors next year, aiming for 100% by the end of the decade, alongside granting the power to levy taxes on overnight visitors.

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The devolution plan involves commitments to devolve some income tax receipts to mayors of strategic authorities (MSAs) by 2028. Additionally, the government committed to transferring 20% of business rates revenues to mayors next year, with the goal of offering 100% of their business rates income by the end of the decade. The government also granted the ability to tax visitors via a new overnight visitors levy.

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There is a 2028 commitment to devolve some income tax receipts to mayors of strategic authorities (MSAs).aol.co.uk
Next year, 20% of business rates revenues will go to mayors.aol.co.uk
The government offered mayors 100% of their business rates income by the end of the decade.aol.co.uk
Mayors gain the ability to tax visitors who stay in hotels and B&Bs in their area, via a new overnight visitors levy.aol.co.uk

Why it matters

This represents a major policy shift, described as the biggest wave of devolution in a generation, aimed at rewiring Britain’s political landscape to give more local control. The stakes are high as the government attempts to drive good growth in every postcode by decentralizing power and revenue.

However, there is concern that while areas like Hertfordshire are securing deals, many others will be left out. This could exacerbate regional inequality, as those areas without a mayor or a special deal may begin to fall behind the rest of England.

What we don't know yet

Will the stalled reorganisation of local government in England be resolved?
Will the promised economic growth from devolution materialize?

What would change this answer

No 10 publishes the Rewiring the State delivery planThis document could provide clarity on the thrust of the devolution goals, making the effect on central government more certain.

The stalled reorganisation of local government is not resolvedThis could act as a major barrier to progress, hindering the creation of strategic authorities and slowing the transfer of power.

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