Since its inception seven years ago the region’s combined authority has stayed with the same seven members that it started with. But is that about to change?
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The areas would also be led by a Mayor, currently Conservative Andy Street. He won the region’s first two mayoral elections and is expected to stand again next year as he seeks a third term at the helm. While some authorities have previously rejected the notion of joining a ‘super-council’, ministers believe there is a growing view that larger, more powerful bodies are more likely to attract investment that those who decide to go it alone.
“However, the WMCA has received no formal application for new membership and no process is underway. Furthermore, the WMCA is not actively pursuing any expansion or new membership.” However, should his party’s troubles on a national level continue then Labour would be warm favourites to lead the WMCA for the first time next May.
“During the Tory leadership contest Rishi Sunak boasted of taking money out of ‘deprived urban areas’ and moving it to wealthy rural towns. Andy Street is doing all he can to deliver that policy. I worry that much-needed funding for Wolverhampton will end up in rural shire towns as a result of this.”
Shropshire Council’s Conservative leader, Councillor Lezley Picton, said that informal discussions had taken place with Mr Street over the WMCA’s future plans.
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