mayors
Coverage of mayors in the Nexus archive.
- PM Burnham hands mayors share of income tax “to make lives better in every postcode”
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a major transfer of power from Westminster to communities, granting them greater control over local decisions affecting jobs, transport, housing, and public services. The move aims to improve lives across different postcodes.
- Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live
Andy Burnham will introduce a devolution plan emphasizing a 'local first' principle, requiring ministers to justify retaining powers in Whitehall rather than devolving them. The plan aims to reduce English regions' reliance on central government funding for projects and includes proposals for mayors to oversee schools, GPs, and childcare providers through health and education commissioners.
- Burnham to give mayors share of income tax from 2028
Burnham will allocate a share of income tax to mayors starting in 2028. The new prime minister is accelerating efforts to decentralize power from Westminster.
- What are PuFins and how do Burnham and Healey plan to use them?
The article discusses PuFins, state-owned institutions intended to stimulate private-sector activity. Mayors Burnham and Healey aim to use these entities more flexibly.
- Colombia’s Next President Bets First on Urban Security
Colombia's president-elect will prioritize an urban security bloc as his first decree, a decision supported by mayors but criticized by others who worry about its scope.
- Cities must set the terms for the AI infrastructure boom
The rapid expansion of AI is driving the construction of energy-intensive data centers, posing challenges for cities worldwide. The C40 network of cities is launching the Global Urban Data Centres Pact to ensure data centers align with climate goals, avoid resource strain, and integrate into urban planning.