Member

The enhanced regime will be introduced first in the established mayoral strategic authorities in 2027, before extending to all mayoral strategic authorities in 2028. We will continue to review the most effective models for local accountability, including exploring a local accounting officer model. These measures will ensure that the right checks and balances exist at local level to ensure that mayors and their administrations are held to account, with the interests of local people at the heart of the system. I commend these amendments to the House.