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Written question asked by Lewis Cocking (Conservative) on Friday, 5 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Mayor of London: Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 21 March 2025 to Question 38045 on Councillors: Planning, if she will make it her policy to require the Mayor of London to undertake the same compulsory training on planning that will be required of councillors on a planning committee.

Answer

As set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, it is the intention that mayors will be required to undertake mandatory training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75354
Session
2024-26
Related items
Councillors: Planning
Friday, 21 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Councillors Planning Mayor of London Training
Legislation
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Link
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