Communities secretary Greg Clark has hinted that he could back devolution in Leicestershire without enforcing a mayor.
Communities secretary Greg Clark
Speaking at the Local Government Association conference, Mr Clark said he was ‘very impressed’ with a devolution bid from Leicester and Leicestershire councils, which is understood to lack proposals for a directly elected mayor.
He told the District Councils Network reception that he thought the bid was ‘a very positive proposal’.
‘It seems to me a very good example of where the district, county and unitary have been working together for some time, proposed something that actually doesn’t make huge demands in terms of devolved powers from secretaries of state but reflects a desire to work together,’ he said.
However Mr Clark said he would make a decision ‘following proper advice’,
This story first appeared on our sister publication, the MJ.
Register now for full access
Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.
Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors.
Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.
Already a registered? Login
