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Liverpool seeks views for how to better govern from 2023
Liverpool City Council has said that residents in the region are set to be asked their views on how the city is governed from 2023.
After announcing in January that the council will draw up and implement a full and meaningful consultation over the future model of political leadership in the city, the authority has now said that a letter will be sent to every household in the city this month, with a secure link to an online portal, to answer the question: “How would you like Liverpool City Council to be run?”
There are three options for residents: by a Mayor who is directly elected by voters every four years; by a leader who is an elected councillor, chosen by a vote of the other elected councillors; or by one or more committees made up of elected councillors.
A digital information campaign in support of the consultation will also take place to raise awareness and encourage participation.
The outcome of the consultation will be reported to Liverpool City Council who will make the final decision on whether to change governance arrangements. Any change in governance will take effect from the elections in May 2023, and will be binding on the council for five years.
Dan Fenwick, City Solicitor, said: “The Council wants to give as many people as possible the chance to have their say over the future governance of Liverpool City Council. A consultation is the only way that local people can express a preference for all three available governance models and we have made the process as clear and simple as we can.
“People’s views in the consultation will be reported back to the council, which will make the final decision on whether to keep the mayoralty or move to a different model of governance from May 2023. I look forward to hearing what residents have to say and encourage everyone to take part.”
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