The project is uniquely placed to put Yorkshire and the Humber on the world stage.
Creating a single new council from the eight currently operating will be a huge change. With devolution, the aim is to kick-start sustainable economic recovery.
The more radical his plans are, the more resistance there will be. But one can’t serve up a municipal omelette without breaking eggs.
Most Tory MPs will be seeing large increases in the housing targets for their seats, while many Labour MPs see their local targets reduced.
My office will cost over £500,000 less than the former Police Authority.
The first in a five-part ConHome series this week on the future of the United Kingdom.