Housing bosses welcome fresh devolution drive as Burnham announces more powers for mayors

By Daniel Gayne2026-08-03T06:48:00

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Mayors to keep a share of income tax and could get more decision-making power over planning

Leading organisations in the housing sector have welcome a new push to move power and decision-making out of Westminster.

On Friday, new prime minister Andy Burnham announced that regional mayors would keep a share of income tax and business rates revenues to give them more influence over investment.

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