"Ministers are drawing up plans to give mayors significant new powers over hospitals and schools as part of a new wave of devolution that could change how public services are run in England. Steve Reed, the local government secretary, wants to give mayors control over many more local services, and is weighing up handing over some NHS services and even parts of the criminal justice system."
"Giving communities more power is why I am in politics. As a former council leader, I cut violent youth crime and improved social housing by empowering local people. This government's mission is to transform the country. That starts with putting people in control of their own communities and lives. That is how we restore trust in politics and restore pride to the areas people call home."
Ministers are preparing plans to grant mayors significant new powers over hospitals, schools, social care and parts of the criminal justice system as part of devolution. Steve Reed, the local government secretary, is considering amending the devolution bill to transfer powers unilaterally to mayors. The Labour Together thinktank has backed the proposals. Supporters argue that mayoral control of hospitals and social care could allow NHS funding to be redirected into community care schemes, producing savings. Hospital funding decisions are currently made by integrated care boards. Reed cites his local government experience and aims to put communities in control.
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