What would a Mayor do for Greater Essex?
With devolution, the government intends for Greater Essex to have a directly elected Mayor.
The Mayor of Greater Essex would be directly elected by residents and would have the power to speak directly to government ministers, secure funding for local projects, make strategic decisions, attract investment, and improve infrastructure.
Under a new Mayoral Combined County Authority, a directly elected Mayor would oversee decisions on transport, jobs, housing, education, healthcare and the environment.
The Mayor would have the power to speak directly to government ministers, secure funding for local projects, make strategic decisions, attract investment, and improve infrastructure.
The Mayor would take on the current role of Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Greater Essex.
Find out more about devolution: https://www.southend.gov.uk/homepage/501/devolution-and-local-government-reorganisation-lgr