The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Legal implications and consideration points when preparing constitutions
On Wednesday 17 September 2025, Capsticks' Head of Local Government, Tiffany Cloynes, Principal Associate, Rebecca Gilbert and Senior Associate, Megan Tam together looked at the new English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, one of the biggest changes to local government in 50 years.
The session explored:
- The proposals and changes made by the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
- Agreeing new Devolution deals and the Statutory Devolution Framework
- What the Bill means for local authorities and preparing for Devolution
- Things to consider when preparing and drafting constitutions
