SCRUTINY

Scrutiny warning over mayors

Scrutiny risks being left behind as mayors’ powers grow, a think-tank has warned.

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By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025
UK Mayors (c) Tracy Brabin

Scrutiny risks being left behind as mayors' powers grow, a think-tank has warned.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North has said current scrutiny committees are limited in their power and resourcing and are ‘insufficient to keep up with the developing power of mayoral authorities'.

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