@oldtrotter@thomasforth@Samfr Not sure it’s win-win. The post bag and ambitions of a Mayor generally include a host of issues / expectations and implied obligations that they’re neither tooled up or obligated by statute to do. That creates challenge of expectation vs reality.
Today, South Yorkshire launches the UK's first Investment Zone. A chance to turbo-charge research, jobs, and investment, and put Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster where we belong; at the forefront of innovation-led growth across the UK.
@KingofSurbo @SCSupertram There was some vigorous bell ringing. And not all by the 2 yr old. Amazing asset the tram. Needs some investment and needs extending.
@grantshapps@CityofDerby in with a shout central location would be in addition to @RollsRoyce & bombardier as well as many other key uk business in the area also benefits from direct fast trains to London
The deeper you dig into the #IRP, the worse it gets. No #NPR link from S. Yorkshire to Manchester or Hull. No faster trains from Sheffield to Leeds. They’re locking in a second-class solution for Northern transport for a generation. It’s not levelling up, its business as usual.