Devolution Research and Reports
Organisations are starting to carry out academic research exploring themes relating to devolution and rural services. We bring together this research into one place for you to access key reports and recommendations to help shape your work on your devolution journey.
14 Oct 2026
Devolution and its impact on rural areas
Devolution has the potential to bring decisions closer to the people and places they affect. But unless rural needs are built into the system from the outset, communities across the...
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06 Jul 2026
Making devolution work for affordable rural housing
English Devolution and rural affordable housing opportunities and risks Research from English Rural Housing Association shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities...
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05 Jun 2026
Exploring the potential for prospering rural areas with English Devolution
A new report commissioned by CPRE and produced by Grounded Insight explores the potential of English devolution to address the imbalance in policymaking and investment in its rural areas.
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