Articles Published 12th May 2025
The Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025
The Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025, enacted under the Agriculture Act 2020, mandate reductions to delinked payments for English farmers in 2025.
These reductions are tiered based on the payment amount, with a 76% reduction for payments up to £30,000 and a 100% reduction for amounts above that threshold, impacting several sections of previously enacted Delinked Payments Regulations.
The regulations clarify how these percentages are to be applied and came into effect 21 days after their creation.
The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, restructuring the city's electoral wards.
Existing wards are abolished, and 26 new ones are created, each electing three councillors.
The order sets out the phased implementation of these changes, including the timeline for elections and the retirement of existing councillors.
Consequential changes are also made to the parish wards of Woolsington.
The order aims to improve electoral representation in line with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
The Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
The Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 modifies Sunderland's electoral arrangements, abolishing existing wards and introducing 25 new ones based on Local Government Boundary Commission for England recommendations.
It sets forth a schedule for council elections, including staggered retirements of councillors, and outlines procedures for resolving any vote ties.
The order also alters parish wards in Hetton, aligning them with the city's changes.
These adjustments aim for improved representation and electoral efficiency.
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, restructuring the borough's electoral wards.
The order abolishes existing wards, establishes 23 new ones detailed in the Schedule, specifies a three-councillor representation for each ward, and outlines a schedule for elections in 2026 and subsequent years, ensuring a phased transition to a system of electing councillors by thirds.
The effective date varies depending on the purpose, with some aspects coming into force immediately and others taking effect in October 2025 and 2026.
The Blyth (Extension of Limits) Harbour Revision Order 2025
The Blyth (Extension of Limits) Harbour Revision Order 2025, enacted by the Marine Management Organisation, extends the Blyth Harbour limits to encompass Ash Barge Dock.
The order amends the Blyth Harbour Act 1986 to reflect this change, defining "Ash Barge Dock" and incorporating it into the harbour's jurisdictional boundaries.
The order also protects the rights of Trinity House and safeguards Crown interests.
It came into force on June 2nd, 2025, and applies to England and Wales.