Fears new mayor role would leave 'too much power' with one person

Concerns have been raised that the creation of a new East Midlands Mayor will leave 'too much power' in the hands of one person. Critics also say the new role would be a "waste of money" and that the person elected to it could be "detached from local issues".

The consultation was carried out by market research company Ipsos and, in its full report on responses received, the organisation says many of those taking part thought a new mayor would be a "waste of money". The report says: "A total of 552 participants left comments in opposition to the proposed governance arrangements.

The devolution agreement was signed by the leaders of Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council. The leader of the latter, Labour's Councillor David Mellen, said: "I am pleased that most respondents supported the plans for an East Midlands Combined County Authority .

But other points raised in the consultation included the fact that Nottingham previously voted against having a mayor for the city in 2012. Of the 23% of people who turned out in that referendum, 57% voted against having a Nottingham mayor and Nottingham City Council's then leader, Jon Collins, described the proposed role as "expensive and unnecessary".

A smaller number of those responding to the consultation did react positively to the idea for an East Midlands Mayor, with some saying the role would "provide a much needed voice and raise the profile" of the area. There was also widespread support for all other areas of the devolution plans, with some noting that they could "stimulate productivity, benefit the regional economy and lead to job creation.

Don’t give anyone money to Mallen, it will be wasted like all the rest he is involved with

Mallen, big fat shyster.

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