Mayors given powers to green light developments
Mayors across England will be granted ‘call‑in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas, allowing them to approve or intervene in major local development projects.
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Whitehall officials to be posted into mayors' offices as PM marks first month of No10 North
Whitehall will second officials into mayoral authorities so departments work directly with mayors, marking the largest transfer of central government capacity to local leaders to date under the PM’s No10 North programme.
Fly-tippers forced to pay up for the streets they trashed
Government plans introduce ‘clean up squads’ requiring proven fly‑tippers to clear affected sites and reimburse local authorities for clearance costs, aiming to deter illegal dumping and reduce local clean‑up burdens.
Prime Minister supports West Midlands to take public control of local bus network
The Prime Minister has backed moves for the West Midlands to bring its local bus network into public control, a UK government and local leaders initiative intended to preserve services used by millions.
Government convenes local partners in Bedford to maximise benefits of landmark Universal United Kingdom Resort across the region
Minister for Tourism and Place has convened leaders from eight local authorities in Bedford to discuss local perspectives and maximise regional benefits from the proposed Universal United Kingdom Resort development.