Dear Editor,
There has been a few articles on various platforms about CEC, CW&C and Warrington combining with a possible Mayor.
Have tried to find out the cost of GMC Mayors office but the following information might be of interest:-
2018/2019 Mayor £110k, CEO £220k, Deputy £110k. There is also I understand a Deputy Mayor.
2017/2018 – Number of staff earning over £50k was 89.
This increased in 2018/2019 to 160.
Could not find a total budget cost.
These figures are out of date but give an indicator as to the cost of a Mayor and some of the ancillary on-costs.
Admittedly, Cheshire combined would not be as large as Greater Manchester but the proposals could be as costly per property/business.
Let us hope that CEC keep the public fully informed and will hold a referendum on combining and the post of Mayor.
The articles I have read say that the existing LAs would remain in a form similar to today.
Watch this space!
Yours
Chris Moorhouse
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