内容摘要：Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged to end "micromanaging by central government".

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged to end "micromanaging by central government".

The plans also include the redevelopment of disused railway arches on the site into commercial space.James Dickens, managing director, said the site would become a "landmark development that the whole region can be immensely proud of".

"We are keen to receive comments and input from local people about our plans to reanimate this strategic stretch of canalside land," he said.Developers also propose installing electric-only heating systems, as well as solar panels and electric vehicle charging.The site, close to the city centre, is made up of the former Crane Foundry site, owned by the Canal & River Trust, and the council-owned former British Steel site.

Andrew Chandler, development manager at the trust, said: "The proposed layout will transform this derelict brownfield land, connecting more people to the canals and to its rich biodiversity.“Canalside South has the potential to influence the quality of future development around our canals "

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Dame Esther Rantzen has said she feels "great relief" after MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.He said he hoped that after assessment by Treasure Trove Scotland it could eventually find a home at a museum in the north east of Scotland, so it remains in the local area for future generations to see.

The leader of Stroud District Council is stepping down after almost three years.Catherine Braun, Green councillor for Wotton-under-Edge, will officially leave the position at the next full council meeting on 22 May – but said she is hoping to secure the deputy position instead.

A new council leader will be elected at the same meeting on Thursday."I felt like at this point in time I wanted to get a better balance with my day job, so I can have more time for my local projects as well," Ms Braun said.