An LGC analysis has revealed stark differences in the number of staff employed by strategic authorities as the prime minister puts the organisations at the centre of his devolution plans. Loading…However, Devon & Torbay told LGC the 5.9 FTE the figure did not reflect the wider workforce available through its constituent councils. By comparison, more established mayoral combined authorities operate on a much larger scale. DTCCA was formed in 2025 as a foundation non-mayoral strategic authority and is therefore not eligible for measures including integrated funding settlements. Staffing levels at combined authoritiesAuthority No of staff FTE/Headcount (HC) Year of Establishment Type of authority Cambridge & Peterborough CA 182 (as of 2025) 2017 Established mayoral strategic authority Devon & Torbay CCA 5.9 FTE 2025 Foundation strategic authority East Midlands CCA 334 2024 Established mayoral strategic authority Greater Manchester CA 750 (Circa) 2011 Established mayoral strategic authority Hull & East Yorkshire CA 42 2025 Mayoral strategic authority Lancashire CCA 8 FTE 2025 Non-mayoral foundation strategic authority South Yorkshire CA 429 2014 Established mayoral strategic authority Tees Valley CA 190 FTE (Circa) 2016 Mayoral strategic authority West Midlands CA 991.8 FTE 2016 Established mayoral strategic authority West of England CA 430 FTE 2017 Established mayoral strategic authority West Yorkshire CA 984 (as of 2025) 2014 Established mayoral strategic authority York & North Yorkshire CA 662 2024 Established mayoral strategic authority Greater London Authority 1,533 2000 Established mayoral strategic authority Cumbria CA N/A* 2026 Foundation strategic authority Cheshire & Warrington CA N/A* 2026 Foundation strategic authority Liverpool City Region CA N/A* 2014 Established mayoral strategic authority North East CA N/A* 2024 Established mayoral strategic authority Greater Lincolnshire CCA N/A* 2025 Mayoral strategic authority*Cumbria & Cheshire and Warrington CAs were only been formed this year, while Liverpool City Region, North East and Greater Lincolnshire CAs were unable to provide the information.