Summary
Civic centre bosses in Tyne and Wear are asking for Government permission to form a "city region" executive board with a range of new powers.
Ministers will be asked to loosen their grip on spending on a range of policy areas, which could include employment and health.See the full content of this document
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Town Hall Bosses in Bid for Extra Power
The move is a direct challenge to the North-East Assembly, with an attempt to hi-jack its 15-year planning strategy.
The calls are b...See the full content of this document
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