On 1 July 2026, Communities Secretary Steve Reed spoke at the Remaking the State Annual Conference in London, outlining a package of devolution measures aimed at redistributing power from Whitehall to England’s regions and local communities. The speech highlighted the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, which makes devolution the default and grants mayors new authority over transport, planning, housing and regeneration. Reed also announced fiscal devolution initiatives, including an overnight visitor levy and the Right to Request, to give local leaders tools to manage budgets and approve mass‑transit projects. Additional measures include deputy mayors for health, new powers for education and flood management, and the Pride in Place programme, which will provide up to £20 million to the poorest communities with decisions made by local residents.
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