Prime Minister Andy Burnham Backs New 'Wessex' Devolution Deal for Somerset

'Landmark moment' as PM backs mayor of Wessex after MP's plea

Plans for a mayor of Wessex have taken a major step forward after Prime Minister Andy Burnham backed devolution for the region.

Prime minister Andy Burnham backs new 'Wessex' devolution deal for Somerset

Andy Burnham has publicly backed plans for a new Wessex mayor by 2028, which would see more power devolved to Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire

New era of regional power on the horizon for Wiltshire as PM backs Wessex authority

The Prime Minister has confirmed government support for a Wessex Mayoral Strategic Authority, unlocking the potential for greater investment and decision-making closer to home.

PM backs mayor and devolution plans in Wessex region

Andy Burnham offers to meet councillors in the region so they can "move quickly" towards devolution.

PM backs Wessex devo deal

Leaders at four unitaries hailed a "landmark moment" after prime minister Andy Burnham publicly backed a mayoral strategic authority for Wessex. At the prime minister’s questions in the Commons yesterday, Mr Burnham was asked by MP for West Dorset, Edward Morello (Lib Dem) whether he… The post PM backs Wessex devo deal appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).