# Burnham to give mayors more autonomy from Treasury control

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to announce new devolved powers that will free regional mayors from tight Treasury constraints. The move aims to give local leaders greater control over funding and decision-making. This could reshape local governance in England by reducing central government's grip.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/30/burnham-mayors-income-tax-business-rates-devolution) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:55 GMT