West Yorkshire Devolution News Today

THERE  is still no start date for work to demolish one of Bradford city centres biggest car parks.

Sheffields Metro Mayor gets £79,000 a year, while Liverpools gets £80,631. However, the West Yorkshire role will also incorporate the powers currently held by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The only other Metro Mayor to have these added powers in Manchesters Mayor - who gets £110,000 a year. The panel pointed out that the Manchester role also involves powers over fire and rescue services, waste disposal and public health - responsibilities the West Yorkshire Mayor will not have. ...