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Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities: Guidance on legislation and scrutiny

Guidance to mayoral combined authority and combined county authority officers and members on the legislation, responsibilities and governance of Mayoral Development Corporations.

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
3 April 2025
Last updated
5 December 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities: Guidance on legislation and scrutiny

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MHCLG has produced guidance in response to a recommendation made to government in the Tees Valley independent review report, published 29 January 2024.

This guidance clarifies legislation in respect of Mayoral Development Corporations, including oversight, reserve matters and consent. The guidance provides an overview of of:

  • what a Mayoral Development Corporation is; is
  • how legislation works, including consent;consent
  • dealing with liabilities following the closure of any subsidiary companies
  • and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of mayoral combined and combined county authority members and officers.

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Published 3 April 2025
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  1. Updated guidance on legislation and scrutiny of Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities following consultation with sector. This includes; clarifying the role of Mayors in appointment Chairs; guidance on dealing with liabilities that may remain following the closure of subsidiary companies; the role and responsibilities of mayoral combined and combined county authority officers and updates to the list of statutory instruments conferring Mayoral Development Corporation functions on combined authorities and combined county authorities.

  2. First published.

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2025-12-05 10:38
Updated guidance on legislation and scrutiny of Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities following consultation with sector. This includes; clarifying the role of Mayors in appointment Chairs; guidance on dealing with liabilities that may remain following the closure of subsidiary companies; the role and responsibilities of mayoral combined and combined county authority officers and updates to the list of statutory instruments conferring Mayoral Development Corporation functions on combined authorities and combined county authorities.

2025-04-03 09:56
First published.