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Oxfordshire and Berkshire councils push for a new mayoral authority to boost regional growth with devolved powers.
Plans are moving forward to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for parts of Oxfordshire and Berkshire, following a joint bid from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils.
The proposed body would install a directly elected mayor with devolved powers over transport, housing, economic development, and skills to improve regional coordination.
Swindon has shown interest but is excluded due to differing police, health, and economic structures.
Boundaries are still under discussion, and the government is also considering reorganizing Oxfordshire’s councils into unitary authorities, though local councils would continue running day-to-day services such as social care and waste collection.
Los consejos de Oxfordshire y Berkshire presionan por una nueva autoridad de alcalde para impulsar el crecimiento regional con poderes descentralizados.