Council leader Chris Read on “fascinating” South Yorkshire Mayor job

COUNCIL leader Chris Read said he might fancy a crack at being South Yorkshire’s elected mayor but not yet. Cllr Read, who is leader of Rotherham Borough Council and chairman of the Sheffield City Region board, said he had been … Continue reading →

Yorkshire devolution: Ex-Civil Service boss steps in to end Sheffield City Region mayoral dispute

The former head of the Civil Service has stepped in to resolve the long-running dispute between South Yorkshire’s four local councils over the future of devolution in the county. Lord Bob Kerslake, who served as chief executive of Sheffield City … Continue reading →

Dan Jarvis: My vision for prosperity that’s made in Sheffield City Region

Dan Jarvis: My vision for prosperity that’s made in Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis is bidding to become the Labour candidate for the Sheffield City Region mayoral contest. Dan Jarvis is bidding to become the Labour candidate for the Sheffield … Continue reading →

Sheffield City Region mayoral election ‘a stepping stone to Yorkshire devolution’

All three Labour hopefuls bidding to be the party’s candidate for Sheffield City Region mayor have signalled that the transfer of powers and money from central government could be a stepping stone to a wider Yorkshire devolution deal. Barnsley MP … Continue reading →

Dan Jarvis MP: Why I’m standing to be mayor of Sheffield City Region – exclusive column

SOUTH Yorkshire is entering a pivotal period in its development. The challenges posed by austerity, automation and post–Brexit uncertainty are huge. Jarvis is aiming to be both MP and Mayor for region Overcoming them will require all of the innate … Continue reading →

HS2; No Crosses for Labour Double Crossers

I have long defended local Labour politicians against accusations that they are liars, cheats, corrupt, self serving pigs who are unprincipled bigots hiding behind a phoney political correctness. That they will work with fascists, misogynists, swear black is white and … Continue reading →

Sheffield transport plans ‘can grow economy by £500m’

The authors of ambitious plans to grow Sheffield’s economy by £500m are to seek the opinions of business leaders in the New Year. A major public consultation will be launched early in the New Year so that the public in … Continue reading →

Election for powerless South Yorkshire mayor to go ahead

A £1 MILLION election will be held to choose a South Yorkshire mayor next year — who will have no powers or budget. Sheffield City Region’s near £1 billion devolution project came to an end last month as Barnsley and … Continue reading →

Emma Hoddinott’s travel baggage

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Chambers press case for devolution deal

Business leaders in Rotherham are urging South Yorkshire’s politicians to seal the £900m Sheffield city region devolution deal with the Government. As part of a deal with central government, a Mayoral Combined Authority is set to be created, building on … Continue reading →