Published date 17 July 2024

Mayor Dan Norris welcomes new growth powers from the King’s speech

The West of England Mayor, Dan Norris today welcomed the King's Speech that empowered Mayoral Combined Authorities to deliver economic growth, saying:

"The government has offered regions the powers Mayors have been asking for and here in the West, we will seize the opportunity and deliver economic growth that will benefit everyone.

It is great to see a government agenda that will introduce new protections for people at work and invest in public transport and sustainable energy and set clear safeguards for the environment"

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