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'Not democratic' - Council leader slams mayors' new planning powers

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'Not democratic' - Council leader slams mayors' new planning powers
'Not democratic' - Council leader slams mayors' new planning powers
The leader of a Yorkshire council says letting mayors overrule local planning decisions is “not democratic”.
Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live1 days ago
Solihull leaders slam plans to give Mayor power to override local planners
West Midlands mayor says new powers 'will help ensure major sites aren't held up because of indecision locally'
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live🏁 first to report2 days ago
Northumberland concern over move to give mayors power to overrule councils on planning decisions
Mayors like Kim McGuinness could be given the power to intervene in decisions over developments of more than 150 homes or any building 30 metres or taller
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