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<p>A <b>strategic authority</b> is a public body introduced as part of <a href="page.php?w=English_devolution">English devolution</a>. The term was applied retrospectively from December 2024, to refer to existing devolved public authorities in England that had been created since 2000. Strategic authorities became statutory in 2026 as part of the <a href="page.php?w=English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026">English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026</a>. Strategic authorities are categorised as foundation, mayoral, and established</p><p>
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