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Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears

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Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears
GB News
GB News37 mins ago
Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears
Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears  GB News
BBC News
BBC News1 hrs ago
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".
Andy Burnham government to give regional mayors more power over local planning decisions
Under the proposals a mayor will be able to 'call in' decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them
Yorkshire Post
Yorkshire Post1 days ago
Linton-on-Ouse: Andy Burnham to take mayor's 'significant concerns' over asylum camp to Home Office
The Government has faced fury after applying for planning permission to house 1,300 asylum seekers at former RAF Linton-on-Ouse, in a small North Yorkshire village.
Andy Burnham wields axe to Whitehall jobs as civil servants moved to offices of regional mayors
‘The days of Westminster hoarding power are over,’ says Burnham’s close ally, Cabinet minister Louise Haigh, as cull of Whitehall posts starts
iNews
iNews1 days ago
Mayors could hand out tax rebates under Burnham devolution plans
Ben Houchen, the mayor of Tees Valley, wants powers to introduce tax rebates
Daily Star
Daily Star1 days ago
Andy Burnham hit with scathing verdict as critic claims 'AI could do his job better'
The Prime Minister has been savaged after a critic mocked his 'ridiculous' asylum law pamphlet, made fun of his 'Two Ronnies' look and claimed AI could do better
Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live🏁 first to report1 days ago
Andy Burnham and John Healey personal allowance decision in October
The Government's first Budget will be announced on October 28
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