In the Devolution Deal the Mayor has the power to set a precept on council tax to fund mayoral functions and to ask to charge a business rate supplement.
The Labour Party and their candidate are already dreaming up new ways to add to the region’s tax burden.
Getting the region moving on cheap and reliable public transport is good for residents and businesses alike.
Our Devolution Deal includes a city region sustainable transport settlement of up to £563 million.
A North East Mayoral Development Corporation will be created to bring our employment and housing sites to life. It will champion business acting as a gateway to investors and push our region’s talent and capability to a global audience.
Education is my passion. It is the route to those Tory ideals of aspiration and opportunity, and out of poverty. There is little point in bringing the jobs of the future to the North East if those jobs aren’t filled by local people.
