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Elected mayor 'could replace unitary bid'

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has suggested a city whose unitary status is set to be scrapped could instead consider bidding for an elected mayor.

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has suggested a city whose unitary status is set to be scrapped could instead consider bidding for an elected mayor.

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