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Four Wessex councils seek mayoral devolution by 2027 to avoid a £300M funding gap and unlock £16B in growth.
Four councils in Wessex—Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and BCP—are pushing the UK government to approve mayoral devolution by 2027, warning of a potential £300.74 million funding shortfall in 2025/26 as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund ends.
They argue they are ready for mayoral elections and that devolution could unlock £16 billion in economic growth over 30 years, attracting investment in key sectors.
Despite internal debate over the cost and effectiveness of a mayoral authority, Dorset council voted 49-6 to continue pursuing devolution, citing fairness and local control.
The region seeks greater power over transport, housing, and skills to improve outcomes and secure funding.
Cuatro consejos de Wessex buscan la descentralización de la alcaldía para 2027 para evitar una brecha de financiación de £ 300M y desbloquear £ 16B en crecimiento.