Historic Powers in the Localism Act Pass Down To Communities

A host of new powers to put communities back in charge of their own affairs has become a reality as the Coalition Government's localism agenda takes another major step forward. Exactly two months on from Royal Assent of the Localism Act, a parliamentary measure, known as a commencement order, has officially brought into effect much of this flagship legislation. The key new measures to hand back control, include:
*Reform of social housing regulation
*Preparations for HomeSwap Direct
*Increased accountability on local pay
*New planning enforcement rules
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