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City mayors may need wider powers to succeed says Institute for Government
The Institute for Government has welcomed the announcement that Minister for Decentralisation, Greg Clark, will take on the additional role of Minister for Cities. He will report to Vince Cable, the Business Secretary.
The Institute’s Programme Director, Tom Gash says: “This suggests that cities are being viewed, correctly, as an important engine for the country's economic growth. And, helpfully, the agenda of 'decentralisation' and economic growth are being linked. We hope that this reflects a recognition that approaches to driving economic growth should be significantly tailored to local circumstances”
The Institute’s work in this area suggests that the introduction of strong, locally elected mayors provide a vital opportunity for addressing these difficulties and stimulating growth.
However, in the briefing note, 'Better Mayors', the Institute argues that current proposals for mayors do not yet go far enough.
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