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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 February 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

Paul Barnard, who chairs the Planning Working Group at the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport, said, “Through this amendment, local authorities and new strategic authorities will have a clear planning structure, with the chief planner empowered to manage resources, connect and oversee planning functions” He went on to say that this “supports the Government’s wider planning reforms”.

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