The North East's much-anticipated devolution deal has been branded "undemocratic" amid claims the public have not had their say.
Coun Georgina Hill, who represents the Berwick East ward on Northumberland County Council, raised concerns after the deal was signed off by leaders of the seven councils involved - before Northumberland's consultation with residents had ended.
The council's consultation on the £4.2 billion deal opened on January 26 and will run until March 23. On Friday - the day after the consultation opened - council leaders met with Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove in Gateshead to sign the deal.
