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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

BBC News 23 August 2026, 10:02 UTC 2d ago

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions — BBC News

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

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