Burnham to Free Mayors from 'Treasury Death Grip' with New Devolved Powers The news that Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to devolve significant powers to regional mayors has sent shockwaves through Whitehall, but it's a move that's long overdue.
For too long, local leaders have been beholden to the whims of central government, forced to manage their finances within the constraints of grants and handouts. The implications of this move are profound.
Mayors will gain access to a share of income tax generated in their area, as well as business rates totaling tens of millions of pounds by April 2027.