Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives
Summary
Bev Craig has been elected as the new mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham who left to become an MP. Craig supports transferring more powers from the central government to local leaders to improve services like housing and transport in the region.Key Facts
- Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election with 309,525 votes.
- Andy Burnham stepped down as mayor to become MP for Makerfield in June.
- Craig supports giving local leaders more control over issues such as housing and public transport.
- She plans to freeze fares on the Metrolink tram system and buses within the Bee Network.
- Craig aims to extend free bus travel to all 11 to 18-year-olds (currently for 16 to 18-year-olds only).
- She promises to build 50,000 new homes over 15 years, including council and affordable housing.
- Craig will launch a £20 million program to support small businesses and regenerate town centers.
- Voter turnout was below 25% across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs in the mayoral election.
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