Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Communities category. Published on August 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Nadeem Badshah. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Communities category. Published on August 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Nadeem Badshah. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding
Andy Burnham is expected to give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be presented next week.
The move would allow mayors to “call in” the decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them.
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