Lancashire Devolution Deal

Lancashire Devolution

In November 2023, the Government announced it would be willing to enter into a devolution deal with Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council.

The deal, if given final approval, will transfer new money and powers from central Government to a newly created Combined County Authority, allowing it to tackle key local priorities.

The deal would not require a change to the established democratic structures across the county or the need for an elected mayor. It will not require an extra charge on council tax.