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<p>In the Levelling Up White Paper, Government set itself a mission to ensure that
by 2030, every part of England that wants one will have a devolution deal with powers
at or approaching the highest level of devolution, with a simplified, long-term funding
settlement.</p><p>Devolution must be locally led, not imposed by Government. Areas
without a devolution deal are able to consider whether seeking one would maximise
opportunities for citizens, and we believe that the local government reorganisation
process that Cumbria and North Yorkshire are currently going through will enable them
to find the best governance arrangements for their locality.</p><p>While further devolution
across the UK is a key Levelling Up mission, it is one of 12 missions and those areas
that are not currently involved in devolution discussions will not miss out on Levelling
Up activities. Places in the North without a devolution deal are still able to capitalise
on growth funds such as the Levelling Up Fund, round two of which is currently open,
and will receive their UKSPF allocations following the submission of their investment
plans this summer.</p><p> </p>
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