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Cities state their case

Directly elected mayors will need far greater powers if they are to realise their full potential, says Alexandra Jones.

Directly elected mayors will need far greater powers over transport, planning and the economy if they are to realise their full potential, says Alexandra Jones.

With 11 of England's cities set to hold mayoral referenda by May 2012, the debate is growing about what exactly mayors could mean for cities. What will their roles look like? How much power will they have? And what will they mean for local economic growth and jobs?

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