HomeBussinessMayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions Bussiness Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions By Jordan Lucas August 23, 2026 0 18 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was “essential” for helping mayors “effectively deliver new homes”. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleGutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #134 – Gutenberg 23.7, 23.8, WordPress 7.1 and moreNext articleStruggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says Jordan Lucas RELATED ARTICLES Bussiness Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing October 25, 2026 Bussiness Will a new code end ‘rip-off parking charges’? October 25, 2026 Bussiness Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax October 25, 2026 LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. - Advertisment - Most Popular Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms – here’s what you need to know October 25, 2026 Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile October 25, 2026 Serbia’s veteran ruler Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement October 25, 2026 Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election October 25, 2026 Load more Recent Comments