Martin Ford 03 January 2023

Deal reached on North East devolution package

Deal reached on North East devolution package image
Image: Milosz Maslanka/Shutterstock.com.

Details of a proposed mayoral devolution deal for the North East of England have been released.

Under the proposals, powers covering skills, transport and housing will be devolved, with the region due to receive funding worth £1.4bn over the next 30 years.

The new North East mayoral combined authority would cover Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.

It would have control of a dedicated adult education budget and have a ‘greater say’ over the local skills improvement plan.

Some £0.5bn would be devolved to upgrade public transport through a new city region settlement along with powers to introduce bus franchising.

The Mayor would also control £17.4m to support housebuilding on brownfield land and a £20m regeneration fund.

Elections for a new mayor would be held in 2024, with a new North East mayoral combined authority (MCA) replacing the existing North of Tyne MCA and North East CA.

Local leaders and mayors said in a joint statement it was ‘a significant step towards securing important decision-making powers and investment for our region’.

The statement added: ‘This is an important milestone in our journey.’

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove said: ‘I’m proud to have agreed a historic new devolution deal with the North East that gives local leaders more power, more money and an even greater say on how their areas are run.

‘A new Mayor will ensure local priorities in the North East are at the heart of decision-making while our billion-pound funding boost will provide the financial certainty needed to level up the area right now and for years to come.’

This article was originally published by The MJ (£).

Making payment processes smarter  image

Making payment processes smarter

It can be challenging to find the right software to streamline payment processes. Lewis McKenna-Crisp argues SmarterPay has the ideal solution for councils.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Director of Public Health

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Up to £131,210
The Public Health department is at the heart of the council’s business. Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Regeneration and Growth

Plymouth City Council
£68,387 - £74,411 (MFS and relocation available, pay award pending)
This is a unique opportunity to lead our award-winning development team and directly deliver hundreds of millions of pounds of projects. Plymouth, Devon
Recuriter: Plymouth City Council

Director of Adult Social Care

Wiltshire Council
£119,390 - £127,137
Join us as the Director of Adult Social Care and make a real difference to people’s lives. Wiltshire
Recuriter: Wiltshire Council

Assistant Director Planning, Performance & Engagement

East Sussex County Council
up to £97,700
With strong local communities, unspoilt countryside and vibrant coastal towns, East Sussex offers an exceptional quality of life to many. East Sussex
Recuriter: East Sussex County Council

Director of Finance & Commerce

Lancashire County Council
Up to £114,339
You will play a critical role in driving the organisation through complex change and innovation. Lancashire
Recuriter: Lancashire County Council
Linkedin Banner