University of York politics lecturer Dr Anna Sanders said the election offered real ‘potential for change’ along the lines of the transformation of Greater Manchester under its Metro Mayor.
But she counselled voters against having expectations that were too high – at least initially.
There would be challenges, Dr Sanders said.
The York and North Yorkshire Mayor would, for a start, be the first ‘Metro Mayor’ leading a predominantly rural area.
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AN historic estate in North Yorkshire which includes a country house and a well-known ruined abbey has gone on the market for £25 million.
