Local Councils Get New Power | Belfast News

Local councils are set for a major overhaul as a new taskforce proposes creating powerful Municipal Councils in every authority, giving communities more control over budgets, planning, and funding — while still operating under the umbrella of the main city or county council. These councils aim to include rural voices, not just urban ones, and gain greater freedom to raise revenue. Election boundaries will also be reviewed ahead of 2029. Meanwhile, ministers are preparing for the Summer Economic Statement, hinting at tax relief for workers and a big spending push on infrastructure and public services ahead of the October budget. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0720e07b4bc08614