Local authorities will have to find 10% of the cost of local transport plan major schemes, if they are to gain approval in future.
The Department for Transport launched a consultation on the surprise proposal this week, stating that it was both ‘reasonable and desirable for all councils to contribute something’.
Local investment would improve local decision-making and provide an additional incentive for authorities to combat cost overruns.
The local authority major schemes consultation also includes previously-promised proposals on preparatory costs, with councils having to pay for half – and this counting towards its 10% share.

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