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.

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 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 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.