VOTERS in Sunderland have just a few days left to have their say on North-East devolution.

The leaders of seven North-East councils, covering County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, signed a devolution agreement with Chancellor George Osborne in October.

The offer is now being considered by the local authorities and Sunderland City Council is running a consultation exercise.

The deadline for responses is Wednesday, February 17.

The deal would see powers over transport, housing and skills, plus a £30m-a-year investment fund, devolved to a directly elected regional mayor from May 2017.

To take part in the consultation, visit sunderland.gov.uk/devolution or write to: Freepost RTHL-TJHS-TXGA, Sunderland City Council, PO Box 102, Sunderland, SR2 7DN.

Durham County Council’s poll ended earlier this week (Monday, February 8) and the results are expected to be announced shortly.