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The candidate elected on May five will inherit a position that contemplates “a very significant accumulation of resources” year, according to Dave Smith, executive leader of the Mayor’s Combined Authority.
This means that he or she will have an influence on everyone’s life, but, in turn, he or she will know precisely who to turn to.
He said: “People in London are reaching out to Mayor Sadiq Khan and expect him to answer their questions. The setup encourages participation: it’s very transparent who to hold accountable. “
For the first time, the office is free of the quarrels and delays that hindered that of the first mayor, Dan Jarvis.
Barnsley and Doncaster rejected their approval for the £900 million repayment deal over two years while campaigning unsuccessfully for a One Yorkshire deal.
The next incumbent will also be able to devote himself full-time to the position. Currently, Mr Jarvis is juggling being mp for Barnsley, a position he has retained as the city corridor in the first place was not remunerated (due to those delays). ).
Smith added: “This is the first vote for a South Yorkshire mayor since the devolution agreement came into force and this time we can be clear, it is a role with genuine strength on his side – over the past four years, the mayor has been an important component in shaping south Yorkshire’s future.
The position has a “very transparent mission” for transportation, infrastructure and housing, and stimulate the economy by investing in businesses.
It will have £1. 3 billion to spend over the four-year period, £450 million in the first 12 months.
But the task will be transportation, Mr. Smith.
Buses and trains have been hit by Covid and the number of passengers continues to recover.
But other people want more and have led politicians, the mayor and the four leaders of South Yorkshire Council, to investigate the “franchise”.
It would have the MCA identify bus routes, adding some that generated losses and coverage prices if necessary. The law still prevents general renationalization.
Public opinion and lobbying, in addition to loud outdoor protests at board meetings, have had influence, Mr. Smith.
The crusade had created the political will that meant it would eventually improve, he believes.
The Mayor’s Office is pumping £170 million into 137 businesses with the aim of creating 7,000 “direct” jobs, and many more, over the next two years.
And it has more than £40 million to spend on vacant land, paying for expensive clean-ups that prevent developers from taking over.
Smith said the government had allocated South Yorkshire cash directly from the Brownfield Housing Fund, rather than forcing it to bid at the festival with other areas. Decentralization meant this would likely happen more often, he added.
The MCA also conducts flood projects and provides vocational training. And, in partnership with the 4 councils, the mayor will lead the local nature recovery plans and the project to achieve net 0 by 2040.
Mr Smith added: “The Mayor of South Yorkshire also has the strength to react to the conversion of cases and allocate cash where needed. Grants have been awarded to arts, culture and heritage organizations in the region as a component of the recent stimulus program for businesses and Americans severely affected by the Covid pandemic.
It might seem that the candidate’s workplace is getting more and more cash, while the local government complains that the government has slashed its budgets to the core.
Smith says the MCA is competing with councils, it’s doing another task that “transcends” the purposes of local authorities.
It’s a great job, but the new mayor may not give up. They will be able to participate in the normal meetings that the “M10” organization of elected regional mayors, plus Sadiq Khan, has with the ministers of the departments. , adding Level Up, Business, Transportation and Treasury.
But they will also have to forge their own relationships and be professional in diplomacy.
Dan Jarvis has continuously expressed his sadness with the government over the funding. But he knows he can’t be so frank that his next application is rejected.
Mr Smith added: “The Mayor will want to work constructively with the government, challenging it to make its own case and firmly constitute South Yorkshire’s perspectives and interests and present it convincingly. It’s part of a mayor’s ability to do this effectively.
He added: “The next Mayor of South Yorkshire will have powers and cash to create jobs, grow our economy, improve skills, manage our public transport network and build new infrastructure and housing.
“If you’re worried about jobs, how you move around South Yorkshire and what our cities and places look like, use your vote to choose who your mayor will be. “
* The full list of applicants will be published on April 6 after the final of the applications. Those shown include: Simon Biltcliffe – Yorkshire Party, Oliver Coppard – Labour, Joe Otten – Liberal Democrats, Clive Watkinson – Conservative and Bex Whyman – Green Party.
* To vote in the Cinco de Mayo mayoral election, you must be registered to vote in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield. If you are already registered, you will automatically get a voting card around the last week of March. no, register online at Gov. uk.