Full housing devolution to metro mayors to take until 2026

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Homes England set to retain role in both Manchester and West Midlands after devolution, unlike in London

Greater Manchester and West Midlands combined authorities will have to wait until 2026 to take fuller control of affordable housing funding budgets, under devolution deals announced yesterday.

The Budget yesterday announced so called ‘trailblazer’ devolution deals for the two areas, giving them greater control over several areas, including housing grant.

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