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nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
#EnglishDevolutionBill - as thoroughly misnamed. Yes, it is in chaos, and the problem is Westminster-centrism, again.

#democracy (which means decisions being made locally) would be a good idea

darrenfower.substack.com/p/local-gove...
Local Government Reorganisation: A Grand Reform or a Whitehall Shambles?
Ministers insist council reorganisation will streamline local democracy - but behind closed doors, officials are warning the entire plan is wobbling towards chaos.
darrenfower.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕒 #HouseOfLords from 3pm includes:    

🟥 Renters' Rights Act
🟥 delivering 1.5m new homes
🟥 transition to electric vehicles
🟥 smart motorways
🟥 #VictimsandCourtsBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule https://orlo.uk/bXQmH
Wednesday 11 February, member speaking in the Lords chamber
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕒 #HouseOfLords from 3pm includes:

🟥 corridor care in the NHS
🟥 funding of think tanks
🟥 #MedicalTrainingBill
🟥 #NationalInsuranceBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule https://orlo.uk/84WI6
Wednesday 4 February, member speaking in the Lords chamber
February 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:    

🟥 national security
🟥 changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes
🟥 reducing the level of young people not in work
🟥 the Royal Navy’s submarine force
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule

www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Members in the House of Lords chamber
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 fines imposed on water companies
🟥 reversing decline in public trust of national politics
🟥 UK-EU customs union
🟥 UK diplomacy and conflict resolution
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/hHqST
Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
wearenewlocal.bsky.social
As we rethink and reimagine how local government is shaped for future generations, @steve1skelton.bsky.social looks at the evolution of strategic authorities.

buff.ly/PSFIRAa

#EnglishDevolutionBill
Designing Strategic Authorities: culture, capability and a compelling Story - New Local
Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) have never truly been designed; they’ve evolved. Greater Manchester — the starter culture for all MCAs — looked like a reasonably recognisable set of shared…
buff.ly
August 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕒 #HouseOfLords from 3pm includes:    

🟥 bottom trawling
🟥 misogyny in schools
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill
🟥 #VictimsandCourtsBill

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/1b73V
Wednesday 15 April, member speaking in the Lords chamber
April 15, 2026 at 9:01 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:

🟥 East Coast Main Line
🟥 youth unemployment
🟥 parental leave
🟥 maternal mortality
🟥 #CrimeandPolicingBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule and watch online
https://orlo.uk/7mde4
Graphic with image of Lords chamber
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 home ownership for first-time buyers
🟥 flood prevention and drought resilience for farmers
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill
🟥 #VictimsandCourtsBill

➡️ See full schedule and watch online
https://orlo.uk/dJvwQ
Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
April 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
wearenewlocal.bsky.social
As we rethink and reimagine how local government is shaped for future generations,
@steve1skelton.bsky.social looks at the evolution of strategic authorities.

buff.ly/PSFIRAa

#EnglishDevolutionBill
Designing Strategic Authorities: culture, capability and a compelling Story - New Local
Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) have never truly been designed; they’ve evolved. Greater Manchester — the starter culture for all MCAs — looked like a reasonably recognisable set of shared…
buff.ly
July 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 @manchester.ac.uk report: 'Class Ceiling'
🟥 Access to Work fund
🟥 #NationalInsuranceBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule and watch online
https://orlo.uk/rFTHh
Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
March 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 investigation of fraud at HBOS
🟥 antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green
🟥 #PensionSchemesBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill
🟥 UK's civil preparedness for war

➡️ See full schedule and watch online
https://orlo.uk/0Kejg
Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
March 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:    

🟥 number of beagles currently used for testing in life sciences laboratories
🟥 improving public transport to remote communities
🟥 #VictimsAndCourtsBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/3qmlJ
Members in the House of Lords chamber
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
wearenewlocal.bsky.social
As we rethink and reimagine how local government is shaped for future generations, @steve1skelton.bsky.social Skelton looks at the evolution of strategic authorities

www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/des...

#EnglishDevolutionBill
Designing Strategic Authorities: culture, capability and a compelling Story - New Local
Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) have never truly been designed; they’ve evolved. Greater Manchester — the starter culture for all MCAs — looked like a reasonably recognisable set of shared functio...
www.newlocal.org.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
locality.org.uk
We welcome the inclusion of the Right to Buy for communities in the #EnglishDevolutionBill. However, for every neighbourhood to reap the rewards, especially more disadvantaged areas, it must be backed by proper govt funding.

Read more on the Community Right to Buy: locality.org.uk/what-is-comm...
Locality CEO Tony Armstrong on the English Devolution Bill: “The inclusion of the Right to Buy for communities in the English Devolution Bill deserves to be celebrated. This is a significant step forward for community power - something we’ve been campaigning on for many years. However, communities need resources to make the most of their rights. In recent years, the Community Ownership Fund has been vital in helping to save hundreds of community hubs, pubs, and clubs. With the fund now ended, there is no dedicated support available from government for communities looking to take on valued assets. For every neighbourhood to be able to reap the rewards of the Right to Buy – especially in more disadvantaged areas – it must be backed with proper resources.”
July 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm:

Questions include:    
🟥 rail safety
🟥 London Underground strikes

Bills to be considered if returned from the House of Commons:
🟥 #ChildrensBill
🟥 #PensionsBill
🟥 #EnglishDevolutionBill
 
➡️ See full schedule https://orlo.uk/dz2t2
Graphic with image of Lords chamber
April 28, 2026 at 8:40 AM
houseoflords.parliament.uk
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:
    
🟥 impact of AI on levels of employment
🟥 risks in the use of nitrous oxide gas by young people
🟥#EnglishDevolutionBill
 
➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/V4OTA
Lord Lemos speaks in the House of Lords chamber
April 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM