Local Government

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Government launches consultation on new planning powers for mayors

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today (24th August)launched a six-week consultation on implementing sweeping new planning powers for mayors across England.

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Councils to receive new powers to block betting and vape shops

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New devolution powers will end ‘the death grip of the Treasury’

Headlines Local Government Manchester

Andy Burnham’s plan for No 10 North

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Croydon Council to oppose draft London Plan over Green Belt proposals

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Government confirms next phase of local government reorganisation

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10,000 young people get a say in their town’s future

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Government checks out illegal social housing lets on Airbnb

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Councils’ temporary accommodation costs soar by over 1,000%

Spending by councils in England on temporary accommodation has risen by more than 1,000% over the past 13 years, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).