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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

BBC News · WorldNews · 2026-08-23

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes". Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions - Published Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions. The change would

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