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Thinktank calls for stronger oversight of English mayors
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IPPR North proposed that mayors keep a 5% share of income tax.
IPPR North called for stronger scrutiny of increasingly powerful English mayors, including regional audit offices and enhanced accountability committees. The government is preparing plans to give regional leaders greater control over funding and taxation.
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IPPR North called for much greater official scrutiny of England’s mayors.
“England’s mayors should face much greater official scrutiny”
Ministers plan to give regional leaders control over additional funding.
“Ministers will set out plans next month to give regional leaders control over potentially billions of pounds of additional funding”
Mayors will be able to retain a share of income tax generated in their areas from 2028.
“From 2028, mayors will be able to keep a share of income tax generated in their areas”