The Deputy Prime Minister has unveiled plans to merge local authorities and have more regional mayors
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin pose for a selfie with regional mayors, in Leeds. Photographer: Phil Noble Source: PADeputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner unveiled plans to scrap two-tier council areas in England and replace them with “strategic authorities” with
Rayner admitted the overhaul – which is expected to result in the new councils being formed from 2027 – could mean local elections end up being delayed if councils are in the process of being merged. George Holt, a Tory councillor in Dartford, questioned whether the changes could mean hyper-local issues like potholes and bin collections become neglected.Part of the Government’s ambitious devolution reforms include a specific focus on the importance of restoring local pride and tackling the increasing number of boarded-up shops and pubs.
They said they would replace the existing rule with a “right to buy” things like empty shops, pubs, land or community buildings.
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