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Regional Planning and Development

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 December 2024UIN 16768

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 23 of the King’s Speech Background Briefing Notes, published by the Prime Minister's Office on 17 July 2024, whether strategic planning will operate at the

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Yes. The Government is proposing that all combined authorities will oversee the development and agreement of strategic plans for their areas. This will be formalised in legislation.

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