The English Devolution Bill Explained

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In this video we’re going to take a look at the new English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and explain some of the key measures in the new bill.

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SOURCES:

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill:
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4002

Government guidance, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-bill-guidance/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-bill-guidance

Explanatory notes, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill:
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0283/en/240283en.pdf

English Devolution White Paper:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-devolution-white-paper-power-and-partnership-foundations-for-growth

How is English local government organised?
https://electoral-reform.org.uk/what-are-the-different-types-of-local-government-in-england/
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/local-government-in-england-scotland-and-wales/
https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/online-and-hybrid-meetings/councillor-hub/introduction-local-government/how-local
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/is-my-council-going-to-be-abolished/

Simon Ricketts’ write-up of the bill:
https://simonicity.com/2025/07/11/a-bluffers-guide-to-the-english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-bill/