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Glasgow Needs a Mayor, Think Tank Says | Glasgow News
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Glasgow’s future hangs in the balance as a top think tank urges First Minister John Swinney to rethink his rejection of elected mayors, arguing that the city’s vast economic and infrastructure needs—like the Clyde Metro—demand bold, centralized leadership. While Swinney champions empowered local councils, critics like Centre for Cities chief Andrew Carter say Glasgow’s economy and challenges stretch far beyond council boundaries, making a mayor essential to tackle housing, transport, and regional coordination. With other UK cities embracing metro mayors, Glasgow risks falling behind unless it adopts a system that can make swift, unified decisions—especially on shared assets like the Clyde Tunnel, where users live outside the council area. The debate intensifies as figures like Andy Burnham highlight growing regional disconnect, while Swinney dismisses it as political theater.
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