Consultation on new Mayoral Combined Authority for Cumbria opens

Consultation on new Mayoral Combined Authority for Cumbria opens

The UK Government has launched a public consultation this week (Monday 17 February) in areas chosen for the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).

The consultation will seek views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.

The full consultation document can be found at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cumbria-devolution.

The cut-off date for the consultation is 11.59pm on Sunday 13 April 2025.

To take part and have your say, please visit: https://consult.communities.gov.uk/lggc/cumbria-devolution-consultation.

A Mayoral Strategic Authority - or MSA - for Cumbria would be in addition to the two unitary councils, Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.

While the final scope of the powers transferred to the new authority is still being determined, the expectation is that the vast majority of powers will be transferred to the new authority from central Government. A small number of powers may be transferred from Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council to the new authority.

We’ve created a new devolution webpage which contains some background information and updates. Visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/devolution.