Originally Posted by
P330
I agree to an extent.
On taxpayers money, this is central funds devolved as opposed to being entirely funded by local council tax.
However:
- that includes Teesside tax payers
- arguably the people of Teesside could be better served if this centrally funded pot which has been allocated to them, is spent on other projects within Teesside.
The problem with giving central funds to local mayors is that you end up with grand gestures such as the Boris Bridge, or the Boris Cable Car.