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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 July 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

Lastly, local authorities must be empowered to make decisions that reflect the specific needs of their communities. Imposing rigid thresholds and additional procedural hurdles risks stifling innovation and slowing progress. We should trust local leaders to act responsibly within the existing legal framework rather than constrain them with unnecessary limitations.

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