INFRASTRUCTURE

Clause 16 could 'emasculate' districts

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 'makes unacceptable provision to transfer district functions to a county combined authority by regulations', says Ian Miller. The 'howling gap' is the lack of requirement for districts' consent, he adds.

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By Ian Miller | 18 May 2022

The 300-odd pages of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill and the 248 pages of explanatory notes have landed with a metaphorical thud in councils' in-boxes and promise many happy hours of study.

The Bill has many provisions that reinforce the strategic roles of district councils in place-shaping, planning and economic regeneration.

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Ian Miller

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