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Innovation and growth factsheet series: elected mayors

Factsheet

2 November 2016

Innovation, growth and skills

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As plans for the devolution of power to local areas continue to develop, the office of mayor could become a viable alternative to senior national office, and one that wields considerable influence, including over university affairs.

This factsheet sets out the current state of play with elected mayors and the wider devolution agenda in England, and what it means for universities.

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