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Timeline
January 2023
Deal is signed with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
March 2023
A public consultation ends with overall support for the changes
Autumn 2023 - early 2024
A cabinet report to each council gave final approval to proceed. An order was then made in
Parliament paving the way for the formation of the new authority
May 2024
The public will elect a new Mayor
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