Lewisham Council have adopted the directly elected mayoral model of governance. Most of the media gaze falls upon the Mayor and the Executive. Equally important but less publicised are those with the immense responsibility for formally scrutinising the work of the council. There have been many constitutional changes over the years. However, the basic structure …
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Holding Directly Elected Mayor’s to Account
As the English Devolution and Empowerment Bill makes its passage through Parliament soon to become law, the issue of holding directly elected Mayor’s to account is topical. The mayoral model in local government was piloted in Lewisham and the London borough made preparatory plans as early as 1998. The policy was seen as a beacon …
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