[mouseboy33]

Thanks for the background information. Im aware that are few actual powers these authorities have with the exceptions of London and places like Manchester with an elected mayor and such. These "authorities" seem to have some powers as they are shaping their regions and clearly dont seem to be making smart financial decisions. Seems from an outside perspective, the reporting seems thin on the ground. Interestingly do the Local BBC Radio reporters appear on TV to present their reports if they are doing reports about local "authorities" and these financially risky/dodgy deals? Or arent just radio?