Burnham to dispatch 100 Whitehall officials to help regional mayors
Summary
President Andy Burnham is sending over 100 government officials to support regional mayors across England. This move aims to help local leaders plan and promote economic growth with more direct support from the national government.Key Facts
- More than 100 Whitehall officials will be temporarily assigned to assist regional mayors’ teams.
- The support includes a pilot program in 18 mayoral areas, with 5 to 10 officials per authority.
- The officials will be on secondment, meaning they work outside their usual jobs for less than a year.
- Burnham’s office, called No 10 North, is coordinating this effort to connect local and national plans.
- The move is described as a power shift from central government (Whitehall) to local leaders.
- New training programs for civil servants and local officials will expand in Yorkshire and Humber.
- High-ranking government ministers and mayors from across England joined the planning meeting.
- The government wants growth to be a shared goal among all departments and levels of government.
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