City AMGBfinanceAug 23, 2026, 9:16 AMImpact 31.68

Burnham to hand mayors power to overrule local councils’ planning decisions

Andy Burnham will give mayors across the UK new powers to overrule planning decisions made by local councils and to greenlight large-scale developments. The prime minister will unveil proposals this week to give regional mayors in 13 areas including Manchester, Liverpool, and the West Midlands, powers to take over planning decisions as well as direct [...]