Why some council elections could be cancelled this year

From 2019 to 2022, English council elections have been cancelled in areas going through LGR including Northamptonshire, ...

Wildlife trust warns devolution plans could fail nature

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has warned that England’s devolution plans could fail nature without new local ...
Basingstoke Gazette on MSN

Wildlife trusts call for nature recovery to be prioritised

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust brought together parliamentarians, local leaders and environmental organisations in Westminster.
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Does the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill risk delaying the preparation of local plans?

In counties where the shape of new unitaries is undecided, officers hesitate to commit to plans and housing delivery risks ...
West Bridgford Wire

Mayor’s pay rise and new allowances proposed for East Midlands authority

The Mayor of the East Midlands Combined County Authority is set to receive a pay rise under proposals due to be considered by ...

Rail devolution plans for English regions but not Wales

The UK Government is seeking bids from mayoral strategic authorities in England to take control of rail in their areas ...

Rent control law to ‘knock £11bn’ off commercial property

WPI Strategy economist Martin Beck has suggested a ban on upward-only rent reviews could lead to a drop in commercial ...
Hampshire Chronicle on MSN

Wildlife Trust calls for nature recovery to be top priority in devolution plans

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust brought together parliamentarians, local leaders and environmental organisations ...

Wildlife Trust calls for focus on nature in devolution plans

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has urged MPs to prioritise nature recovery in England’s devolution plans.