Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 29691

Local Government

Tabled: 6 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the system of elected mayors in managing of local issues across large geographical areas.

Answer

Jim McMahon
Mayors have become vital local leaders, delivering on the promise of change in their area to drive growth, more joined-up delivery, and earning trust. We want to see all of England benefit from devolution and it is the government’s strong preference that ...
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