For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities under a deal which gives local leaders more powers over transport, housing and education
Greater Manchester will be given more powers over transport, housing and technical education under a new devolution deal described as the 'deepest' yet. For the first time, the city-region will be treated like a government department with mayor Andy Burnham given full control over finances.
He said: "Of all of the devolution deals that we've done so far, this is the most significant. The reason I say that is because for the first time Whitehall will be treating us more like Wales or Scotland. Working with the Department for Work and Pensions, all future contracted employment support schemes will be co-designed with commitments to share data to ensure they address labour market inactivity, supported by a new joint board. This will allow Greater Manchester and the government to provide a more responsive service to support particular groups back into employment bringing together partners, including in the health sector.
The deal also commits the government and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to identify the specific legal powers needed for Transport for Greater Manchester to effectively tackle anti-social behaviour and fare evasion on the bus network. This may include introducing new byelaws.
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