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Greater Manchester Mayor
• Requirement of the GM devolution agreement.
• Election 4 May 2017.
• Responsibility for transport budget and franchised bus
services.
• Powers over strategic planning – power to “create”
GMSF.
• Control of £300m Housing Investment Fund.
• Final adoption of GMSF requires unanimous approval
of the 11 members of the Mayor’s Cabinet.