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flag Berkshire and Oxfordshire seek a new Thames Valley authority with an elected mayor, but differ on including Swindon and other areas.

flag Berkshire and Oxfordshire councils are pushing to create a new Thames Valley Strategic Authority with an elected mayor to manage regional planning, housing, and infrastructure, but disagree on whether Swindon should be included. flag While leaders agree on the need for a larger authority, concerns over geography and politics have stalled consensus. flag Despite unresolved boundary issues, including possible inclusion of Buckinghamshire, officials stress the urgency of submitting a joint proposal to the Labour government before the deadline to secure funding and influence in the devolution programme.

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