UK devolution26 Mar 2026City region to appoint first health commissioner The commissioner will report to both the Health Secretary and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.26 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Anger as plans to reorganise councils are delayedMinisters are considering a proposal to expand Brighton into East Sussex and to split West Sussex.25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Cornwall devolution deal fails in House of LordsAttempts to change the government's devolution legislation to get a deal for Cornwall have failed.25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Government backs five-council plan for EssexThe network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced.25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Government confirms major shake-up for NorfolkThe current ones will all be scrapped and replaced by new authorities.25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026How the map of Hampshire's councils is changingFour new local authorities are heading Hampshire's way, with the Isle of Wight staying as it is.25 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Is Cornwall about to lose its independence bid?Supporters of more Cornish devolution have repeatedly fought against any forced links with Devon.24 Mar 202620 Mar 2026MP opposes plans to create new town councilLeigh Ingham says a new Stafford town council will add an unnecessary layer of local government.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Council unanimously backs new devolution dealThe council wants to create a new governmental body that will bring more independence.19 Mar 2026...