Mayor argument continues despite poll defeat as interest grows in metro mayor idea
The debate over an elected mayor for Birmingham is not over, as far as the idea’s supporters are concerned.
Proposals for elected mayors were defeated in nine out of the ten cities which held referendums on May 3. In Birmingham, 57.8 per cent of voters opposed a mayor with 42.2 per cent in favour, while 63.6 per cent voted against the idea in…
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