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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced, subject to Parliamentary approval, the implementation of a proposal for 4 unitary councils to be established in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. A statutory consultation took place earlier this year (closing 26 March 2026) on a range of proposals from local authorities […]

The Marine Management Organisation has published a guide for local authorities to support the use and understanding of marine plans and marine planning, the interaction with terrestrial planning and how marine plans should be used. It emphasises the need to consider marine planning and the impact on marine waters when making planning decisions for the […]