England’s regional mayors face greater oversight in exchange for more powers

Local MPs to scrutinise work of directly elected mayors of Greater Manchester and West Midlands as part of government plans to give them greater control over finances, transport, housing and skills.

March 15, 2023 . 3:37 AM

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Directly elected mayors of Greater Manchester and West Midlands to be scrutinised by local MPs.
Extra layer of accountability is part of government plans to give them greater control over finances, transport, housing and skills.
Deals expected to include decentralised, flexible funding blocks for the two city regions.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham expected to receive £150mn in funding to help prepare brownfield land for thousands of new homes.
Both areas to receive a degree of further local control over adult skills provision.