Devolution deal to elect new North East mayor edges closer – promising £3bn boost and 17000 jobs - Chronicle Live

New details have emerged of the plans to reunite six of the region's councils under a new elected mayor and take local control over major issues including transport and housing

A devolution deal to reunite councils on opposite sides of the Tyne and elect a new North East mayor will be worth more than £3bn, it can be revealed. Fresh details have emerged of the new funding a… [+4280 chars]

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