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<p>We want to see every part of England reap the benefits of devolution and have made
significant progress with the six new deals announced in 2022. The Government is in
discussions with places to identify potential candidates for new devolution deals
in 2023 and we will set out more detail in due course.</p><p>This Government is committed
to not just extending the benefits of devolution to new parts of England, but to deepening
existing devolution settlements. As the Chancellor set out at the Autumn Statement,
the government will deliver the Levelling Up White Paper commitment to sign new 'trailblazer'
devolution deals with Greater Manchester and the West Midlands Combined Authorities
by early 2023. The government is in discussion with the mayors of these areas to devolve
powers to deliver levelling up in areas such as skills, transport and housing. These
'trailblazer' deals will act as a blueprint for other areas to follow.</p><p>This
Government has set itself a mission that by 2030, every part of England that wants
one will have a devolution deal. The Levelling Up White Paper made clear that devolution
is essential for Levelling Up. For too long, decisions impacting many communities
of England have been taken in Whitehall. Devolution is about giving local areas more
flexibility, freedom and accountability to deliver. Before 2010 the only significant
devolution in England had been in London. Now, strong mayors in our major cities are
acting as agents of economic growth. Levelling up requires strong and dynamic local
leadership, that can understand how complex issues come together in a place; tailor
policy to local priorities; attract investment; and seize each area's opportunities.</p>
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