Trains, jobs and growth: The new powers Andy Burnham wants and what he could get

The government is set to unveil its plans for a 'devolution revolution'

Andy Burnham is set to get new powers as the government unveils its plans for a 'devolution revolution' across the country.

Greater Manchester is unlikely to be affected as all 10 councils are already unitary authorities with the powers and responsibilities of district and county councils combined. But the move could open the door for the city-region to grow, taking in areas on the outskirts. "Primarily our councils, but also at this level - the Greater Manchester level as well. Because we want to move fast now."I think probably what we'd prefer would be an expedited approach to get the decisions that Greater Manchester wants as opposed to me sitting in judgement on the councils.

"But there is a big area where, in my view, it's not going far enough and that is on post-16 education. I think all the mayors feel the same about this.

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