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.

This order amends the 2015 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order for England.

Key changes include relaxing restrictions on installing electric vehicle charging points and air source heat pumps, streamlining planning processes for these developments.

Specific alterations involve removing certain limitations on the size, location, and number of permitted installations.

A transitional provision allows continued development under previous regulations for a limited time.

This Order, made under the Licensing Act 2003, extends licensing hours for on-premises alcohol sales and related activities in England and Wales from 11 pm on May 8th, 2025, to 1 am on May 9th, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

The extension applies only to premises already open during the specified times and excludes off-premises alcohol sales and regulated entertainment, unless served concurrently with on-premises alcohol sales.

Parliament approved a draft of this Order.

The Rivenhall Generating Station Extension (Correction) Order 2025 amends the 2024 order granting development consent under the Planning Act 2008.

It addresses errors identified in the original order regarding definitions within Article 2(1), specifically removing erroneous references to the Companies Act 2006 concerning "the 2006 Act," "holding company," and "subsidiary." The Secretary of State made the correction following a formal written request, notifying relevant local planning authorities.

The Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, enacted under the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, define specific civil and family proceedings in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland eligible for online procedures.

These include property-related cases in various courts and tribunals, and financial remedy proceedings in English and Welsh family courts.

The regulations were approved by both Houses of Parliament and signed by the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice, and Senior President of Tribunals.

The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent (Corrections) Order 2025 rectifies errors within the 2024 Development Consent Order granted under the Planning Act 2008.

Following requests from the applicant and Essex County Council, the Secretary of State issued this order, which details specific corrections to various articles and schedules, encompassing definitions, references, and textual inconsistencies relevant to highway specifications, environmental documentation, and land acquisition processes.

The order came into force on April 25th, 2025.

These regulations, effective April 28th, 2025, initiate a pilot program in six specified areas of North Wales for a limited period, implementing Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

This includes rolling out new domestic abuse protection notices and orders, aiming to bolster protection for victims.

The program also rectifies inconsistencies in prior commencement regulations.

The initiative's impact will be carefully assessed for informing further national implementation.

This order designates Customs Site No. 7 in Liverpool as a free zone for a 10-year period, appointing John K Philips Group Limited as the responsible authority.

The order details specific conditions the responsible authority must meet, including maintaining detailed records, providing access for HMRC officers, ensuring safe working conditions, and taking measures to prevent unauthorized activities within the free zone.

The authority is subject to comprehensive reporting and inspection provisions.

Failure to meet any condition may result in revocation of the designation.