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Granting of some competences of central government to local government
Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional
Devolution
Granting governmental powers to parts of the UK
In the United Kingdom, devolution (historically called home rule) is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory granting of a greater level of self-government
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up devolution or devolve in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Devolution is the transfer of powers from a central government to a regional or a constituent
Devolution_(disambiguation)
Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
The 1997 Welsh devolution referendum was a pre-legislative referendum held in Wales on 18 September 1997 over whether there was support for the creation
1997 Welsh devolution referendum
1997_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Since 1707 Acts of Union to present day
Scottish devolution is the process of the UK Parliament granting powers (excluding powers over reserved matters) to the devolved Scottish Parliament. Prior
Scottish_devolution
Transfer of legislative power to Welsh authorities from UK government
Welsh devolution is the transfer of legislative powers for self-governance to Wales by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The current system of devolution
Welsh_devolution
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 is an act of Parliament which establishes a new framework for devolution of powers to strategic
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026
Historic county of England
United Kingdom to provide it with essential resources. Although in the devolution debates in the House of Commons of the late 1960s, which paved the way
Yorkshire
Leader of the Welsh Government
and keeper of the Welsh Seal. Established in 1999 as a result of Welsh devolution and initially as the assembly first secretary, the office serves as Wales's
First_Minister_of_Wales
2020 novel by Max Brooks
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre is a fiction book by American author Max Brooks set in the Pacific Northwest. It chronicles
Devolution_(Brooks_novel)
Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament
The Scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a pre-legislative referendum held in Scotland on 11 September 1997 over whether there was support for the
1997 Scottish devolution referendum
1997_Scottish_devolution_referendum
British junior minister
with responsibility for devolution in England since July 2024. The post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities
Parliamentary_Under-Secretary_of_State_for_Devolution,_Faith_and_Communities
Devolved parliament of Wales
possibility of devolution for Scotland and Wales. Its recommendations formed the basis of the 1974 White paper Democracy and Devolution: proposals for
Senedd
Notion that species can revert to primitive forms
Devolution, de-evolution, or backward evolution (not to be confused with dysgenics) is the notion that species can revert to supposedly more primitive
Devolution_(biology)
Post-legislative referendum
report was published in 1973. The commission examined various models of devolution, federalism and confederalism, on top of the break-up of the UK into separate
1979 Scottish devolution referendum
1979_Scottish_devolution_referendum
Political movement in Cornwall, England
Cornish devolution is the movement to increase the governing powers of the County of Cornwall. By the end of King Ine's reign (688–726), the West Saxon
Cornish_devolution
British political process and ideology
Northern England devolution is the broad term used to describe the wish for devolved governmental powers that would give more autonomy to the counties
Devolution to the North of England
Devolution_to_the_North_of_England
2008 studio album by Destruction
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. is the tenth studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction. The album was released on 29 August 2008 by AFM Records worldwide
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
System of state administration on a local level in England
Government Devolution Act 2016", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 2016 c. 1, s 2. Sandford, Mark (10 February 2022). "Devolution to local government
Local_government_in_England
Political debate in the UK
Opposition to devolution in the United Kingdom has taken different forms over time. Historically, anti-devolution sentiment was stronger in both major
Opposition to devolution in the United Kingdom
Opposition_to_devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
1979 referendum in Wales
The 1979 Welsh devolution referendum was a post-legislative referendum held on 1 March 1979 (Saint David's Day) to decide whether there was sufficient
1979 Welsh devolution referendum
1979_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Political movement for Scotland leaving the UK
of demands for home rule within the United Kingdom. Two referendums on devolution were held in 1979 and in 1997, and a devolved Scottish Parliament was
Scottish_independence
Executive leaders of local authorities
Combined authority mayors were introduced in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016; these mayors oversee large areas covering multiple local authority
Directly elected mayors in England
Directly_elected_mayors_in_England
War between France and Spain (1667–1668)
The War of Devolution took place from May 1667 to May 1668. In the course of the war, France occupied large parts of the Spanish Netherlands and Franche-Comté
War_of_Devolution
Government. Yes for Wales Commission on Scottish Devolution Referendums in the United Kingdom Welsh devolution What is the referendum about? Archived 2 March
2011 Welsh devolution referendum
2011_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Component parts of the UK since 1922
and Wales have also gained significant autonomy through the process of devolution. The UK Parliament and UK Government deal with all reserved matters for
Countries of the United Kingdom
Countries_of_the_United_Kingdom
Japanese manga series
Getter Robo Devolution: The Last 3 Minutes of the Universe (Japanese: ゲッターロボ DEVOLUTION ~宇宙最後の3分間~, Hepburn: Gettā Robo Devolution - Uchuu Saigo no 3-punkan)
Getter_Robo_Devolution
2011 British government body
The Commission on Devolution in Wales (Welsh: Comisiwn ar Ddatganoli yng Nghymru), also known as the Silk Commission, was an independent commission established
Commission on Devolution in Wales
Commission_on_Devolution_in_Wales
Responsibilities and status of the Senedd
Since the establishment of Welsh devolution in 1999, the powers devolved to the Senedd from the UK Parliament have developed and expanded. As a result
Powers and status of Welsh devolution
Powers_and_status_of_Welsh_devolution
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
The incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. Since devolution in 1999, the position holder's responsibility for the NHS is mainly restricted
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Secretary_of_State_for_Health_and_Social_Care
Devolved parliament of Scotland
Publishing its blueprint for devolution in 1995, the Convention provided much of the basis for the structure of the Parliament. Devolution continued to form part
Scottish_Parliament
Country within the United Kingdom
devolution - Erskine May - UK Parliament". erskinemay.parliament.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2025. "David Mundell speech: 20 years of Scottish devolution"
Scotland
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that allows for the introduction of directly
Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
Cities_and_Local_Government_Devolution_Act_2016
Country in northwestern Europe
UK Parliament's power to interfere with devolution in Northern Ireland are greater still, because devolution in Northern Ireland rests upon an international
United_Kingdom
structural changes to local government in England were set out in the English Devolution White Paper published by the UK government on 16 December 2024. This wave
Upcoming structural changes to local government in England
Upcoming_structural_changes_to_local_government_in_England
First-level administrative divisions of Spain
communities with stronger local nationalism have more powers, and this type of devolution has been called asymmetrical which is on the whole seen as advantageous
Autonomous communities of Spain
Autonomous_communities_of_Spain
UK public policy areas
the areas where the UK Parliament retains exclusive power to legislate. Devolution in the United Kingdom is regarded as the decentralisation of power from
Devolved, reserved and excepted matters
Devolved,_reserved_and_excepted_matters
UK Labour Party branch in Wales
once more the case for devolution – this time in its favour. Labour victory in the February 1974 general election pushed devolution onto the political agenda
Welsh_Labour
State with a supreme central government
chooses to delegate. Although political power may be delegated through devolution to regional or local governments by statute, the central government may
Unitary_state
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
significant political change such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, devolution in the United Kingdom, the decolonisation of Africa, and the United Kingdom's
Elizabeth_II
1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR
Retrieved 24 October 2019. LaFeber, Walter (1993a). "Thomas C. Mann and the Devolution of Latin American Policy: From the Good Neighbor to Military Intervention"
Cold_War
improving state education. The party guaranteed giving all areas of England devolution powers, in areas such as integrated transport, planning, skills, and health
2024 United Kingdom general election
2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
First Minister of Scotland from 1999 to 2000
the Nation" during his tenure as first minister, and the "Architect of Devolution" whilst serving as Secretary of State for Scotland from 1997 to 1999.
Donald_Dewar
Forum for the UK government and England's strategic authority mayors
as regional funding, further devolution of powers, and the regulation of the internal market in areas where devolution has taken place. The report also
Mayoral_Council_for_England
Labour and the Conservatives. Following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper on 16 December 2024, which set out the Labour government's
2025 United Kingdom local elections
2025_United_Kingdom_local_elections
Strategic authority and combined authority in England
December 2022 in the "North East devolution deal". On 6 March 2024, the government announced the "North East deeper devolution deal", which allowed NEMCA to
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
North_East_Mayoral_Strategic_Authority
Topics referred to by the same term
1997 devolution referendum may refer to: 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles
1997_devolution_referendum
in Scotland and Wales led to proposals for devolution in the 1970s, though only in the 1990s did devolution happen. Today, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom
Planned strategic authority and combined county authority in England
expected to be established in 2026. Its creation is linked to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, first outlined in a white paper in
Greater Essex Combined County Authority
Greater_Essex_Combined_County_Authority
2007 government body regarding Holyrood's powers
The Commission on Scottish Devolution (Scottish Gaelic: Coimisean Fèin-riaghlaidh na h-Alba; Scots: Commeessioun on Scots Devolutioun), also referred to
Commission on Scottish Devolution
Commission_on_Scottish_Devolution
The Devolution Priority Programme was announced by the UK government in 2025 in line with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The areas
Devolution_Priority_Programme
1994 studio album by M.O.D.
Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows
Devolution_(album)
Political official in Greater Manchester
region from the 2018/19 academic year as well as a commitment to explore devolution of 16-19 education spending. The combined authority also has the power
Mayor_of_Greater_Manchester
British Labour politician
2024. She has also served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities since 2026. Caliskan was born in a family of Turkish
Nesil_Caliskan
Head of government of the United Kingdom
elections 1999 2003 2007 2011 2016 2021 2026 UK referendums 1975 2011 2016 Devolution Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom Legislative consent
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Nationalist movement in the United Kingdom
from that of English people; that Cornwall should be granted a degree of devolution or autonomy, usually in the form of a Cornish national assembly; and that
Cornish_nationalism
Political party in the United Kingdom
2021 Senedd election it would campaign to scrap the current system of devolution and replace it with a directly elected first minister accountable to Welsh
Reform_UK
Political pressure group
Devo Plus was a cross-party and non-party grouping which was set up in 2012 by Reform Scotland to promote the idea of the Scottish Parliament, as far as
Devo_Plus
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
Boris Johnson's big lie about the Internal Market Bill and its effect on devolution". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Retrieved
Boris_Johnson
Strategic authority and combined authority in England
elected mayor, with elections to be held in May 2027. Discussions for a devolution deal for the county began before Cumbria County Council's 2023 abolition
Cumbria_Combined_Authority
Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish devolution referendum may refer to: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles
Scottish devolution referendum
Scottish_devolution_referendum
1988–1991 breakup of the sovereign state
The Soviet Union was formally dissolved and ceased to exist as a sovereign state and subject of international law on 26 December 1991 by Declaration No
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Dissolution_of_the_Soviet_Union
British politician (born 1980)
politician who served as Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution from 2024 to 2025. A member of Labour Co-op, he has served as Member of
Jim_McMahon_(politician)
Country within the United Kingdom
Gymraeg, the Welsh language society, in 1962. A governing system of Welsh devolution is employed in Wales, of which the most major step was the formation of
Wales
Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
same result. By the end of June, Sweden no longer had excess mortality. Devolution in the United Kingdom meant that each of its four countries developed
COVID-19_pandemic
Retrieved 28 February 2021. Awan-Scully, Roger (5 June 2020). "Attitudes to Devolution and Welsh Independence". Cardiff University. Retrieved 5 June 2020. "St
Opinion polling on Welsh independence
Opinion_polling_on_Welsh_independence
President of France since 2017
protection in the Constitution; stepping up the level of territorial devolution; giving some form of political autonomy to Corsica and New Caledonia.
Emmanuel_Macron
Musical artist
Devolution is an American-based industrial metal band, created by Mykill Mayhem. The first release from Devolution, entitled "Cerebrequiem", was in the
Devolution_(band)
Head of government of Scotland
as devolution and initiated a measure of home rule (self-governance) in its domestic affairs, such as health, education and justice. The devolution movement
First_Minister_of_Scotland
Government system where political power lies with the people
state Buffer state Vassal state Viceroyalty Federalism Confederation Devolution Federation Superstate Supranational union International relations Small
Democracy
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2025
Prime Minister (2024–2025) 2024 general election Starmer ministry English Devolution Bill Local government reorganisation 2025 Birmingham bin strike 2025 tax
Angela_Rayner
Uncodified national constitution
addition to the UK Parliament which holds supreme authority, there has been devolution granted to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland through respective parliaments
Constitution of the United Kingdom
Constitution_of_the_United_Kingdom
Political party in the United Kingdom
Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh independence, and has been critical of devolution. Historically the party supported the continuance and maintenance of the
Conservative_Party_(UK)
modernizing education was critical to modernizing China, which included; devolution of educational management from the central to the local level as the means
Education_in_China
Senedd to deal with Welsh issues, as an aspect of proposed further Welsh devolution. Cyfraith Hywel or "Laws of Hywel Dda" was a system of medieval Welsh
Proposed_Welsh_justice_system
Periods of direct administration of Northern Ireland by the government of the UK
In Northern Irish politics, direct rule (Irish: riail dhíreach) is the administration of Northern Ireland directly by the Government of the United Kingdom
Direct rule (Northern Ireland)
Direct_rule_(Northern_Ireland)
King of France from 1643 to 1715
Succession. In addition, France contested shorter wars such as the War of Devolution and the War of the Reunions. Warfare defined Louis's foreign policy, impelled
Louis_XIV
as well as one on Brexit, removing the Trident nuclear deterrent, and devolution across issues like as employment law, drug policy, and migration. The
2019 United Kingdom general election
2019_United_Kingdom_general_election
Strategic authority and combined county authority in England
was established on 4 June 2026. Its creation is linked to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, first outlined in a white paper in
Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority
Hampshire_and_the_Solent_Combined_County_Authority
2025 English local government election
were brought back to 2026, ahead of local government reorganisation and devolution. The 2026 election was due to be cancelled ahead of local government reorganisation
2026 Thurrock Council election
2026_Thurrock_Council_election
Strategic authority and combined county authority in England
non-constituent or associate members. An earlier plan for a Lincolnshire devolution was proposed, which would have included all constituent boroughs as well
Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority
Greater_Lincolnshire_Combined_County_Authority
Type of devolved public authority in England
published in February 2022 contained invitations for nine areas to go into devolution deal negotiations: The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced
Combined authorities and combined county authorities
Combined_authorities_and_combined_county_authorities
Political party in the United Kingdom
single-issue political party in Scotland. It stands in opposition to devolution and seeks to abolish the Scottish Parliament, and hand its powers to the
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party
Abolish_the_Scottish_Parliament_Party
British politician (born 1966)
as being the "most anti-devolution Labour Welsh secretary" in half a century. Stevens is a unionist. She has opposed devolution of policing and justice
Jo_Stevens
Welsh political party
registered single issue political party in Wales. It stands in opposition to devolution and campaigns for the abolition of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament; Welsh:
Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party
Abolish_the_Welsh_Assembly_Party
Welsh political philosophy
1999, Wales has been granted some legislative power as part of Welsh devolution from the UK parliament, and contemporary Welsh law within the English
Welsh_independence
Strategic authority and combined county authority in England
was established on 26 March 2026. Its creation is linked to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, first outlined in a white paper in
Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority
Sussex_and_Brighton_Combined_County_Authority
Strategic authority and combined authority in England
the first mayor, representing Reform UK. The Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal was announced on 22 November 2023. The deal proposes to devolve certain
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority
Hull_and_East_Yorkshire_Combined_Authority
ministers resigned from the government: Miatta Fahnbulleh (the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities), Jess Philips (the Minister of Safeguarding),
2026 Labour Party leadership crisis
2026_Labour_Party_leadership_crisis
UK parliamentary by-election
campaign around trust in politics and "economic renewal", alongside more devolution of local powers. He denied that he would campaign on a platform of rejoining
2026_Makerfield_by-election
Country in Southern and Western Europe
cultural, and economic traits. This territorial organisation, based on devolution, is known in Spain as the "State of Autonomies" (Estado de las Autonomías)
Spain
Country in South Asia
dictatorship under Hussain Muhammad Ershad that saw infrastructural development, devolution reforms, privatisation of nationalised industries and the declaration
Bangladesh
The Bedford Level Corporation (or alternatively the Corporation of the Bedford Level) was founded in England in 1663 to manage the draining of the Fens
Bedford_Level_Corporation
The 2004 North East England devolution referendum was an all postal ballot referendum that took place on 4 November 2004 throughout North East England
2004 North East England devolution referendum
2004_North_East_England_devolution_referendum
Senior ministerial position in the Government of the United Kingdom
Conservative Johnson (I) Johnson (II) Minister of State for the Constitution and Devolution Chloe Smith 13 February 2020 16 September 2021 Conservative Johnson (II)
Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations
Minister_for_the_Constitution_and_European_Union_Relations
Country in South Asia
Intelligence Criminal Investigation Department Sri Lanka Police Service Devolution Provincial governments Local governments Municipal councils Urban councils
Sri_Lanka
Political party in the United Kingdom
1978–79 "Winter of Discontent", as well as the defeat of the referendum on devolution for Scotland. Minor parties joined the Conservatives to pass a motion
Labour_Party_(UK)
UK constitutional anomaly
House of Commons debates on devolution. In 2011 the UK Government set up the Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons, chaired
West_Lothian_question
which have existed since the introduction of devolution for Wales in 1999. From the onset of devolution in Wales in 1999 until 2026, each Welsh Government
List_of_Welsh_Governments
Official UK document proposing further devolution to Wales
published in the command paper Powers for a purpose: Towards a lasting devolution settlement for Wales. The document was announced on 27 February 2015,
St_David's_Day_Agreement
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Hungarian form of German Gisela, GIZELA means "pledge, hostage, noble offspring."
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Fiery.
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Strong
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Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's surname brought to British Isles after Norman...
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Archer's Bow; Young Archer; Yew Wood
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Pure; The Celtic Form of Catherine
Surname or Lastname
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English : variant spelling of Ford.
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Kind, Elegant
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New One
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n.
The act or process of devolving;; devolution.
n.
Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor.
n.
The termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within the limited time, or through failure of some contingency; hence, the devolution of a right or privilege.
n.
The act of rolling down.