Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions

The Guardian reports on Sunday that Andy Burnham is expected to grant mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions, letting them call in large‑scale development proposals and direct councils to approve or reject them. The proposals are due to be presented next week, and the change would also give mayors a greater say in national housing funding.

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