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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
August 23, 2026Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
July 30, 2026Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.
June 18, 2026Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
June 7, 2026Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office
Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.
April 13, 2026ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no
Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.
April 5, 2026What does it mean for 2027? Five takeaways from local French elections - Reuters
What does it mean for 2027? Five takeaways from local French elections Reuters
March 23, 2026Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office
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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions. The change would apply to proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of c
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Burnham wants to give more powers to metro mayors, such as Steve Rotheram and Kim McGuinness (pictured here) Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of inc
Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
Some south London residents say they fear for their health after the Environment Agency (EA) approved for more waste to be burned at an incinerator each year. Jim has lived in Sutton for nearly 20 ye
ICE’s purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns
SOCORRO, Texas — In a Texas town at the edge of the Rio Grande and a tall metal border wall, rumors swirled that federal immigration officials wanted to purchase three hulking warehouses to transform
Residents Oppose Proposed ICE Detention Center in Hall County
Oakwood officials say the city has been identified as a potential site by the Department of Homeland Security. Feb. 13, 2026 at 12:15am Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Many residents
Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
A Reform government would end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers and merge nearly 100 separate schemes to create a £500bn British Sovereign Wealth Fund. Th