The UK Government has announced changes to public investment rules that are intended to give greater influence to local communities and regional leaders. According to the Prime Minister's statement, the reform is designed to redistribute some of the powers previously concentrated in central government to the benefit of the regions. The initiative is presented as part of a broader program, unofficially dubbed "No10 North," which aims to strengthen partnership between the central government and local administrations. The authorities argue that the new approach will allow for consideration of specific territorial characteristics when making decisions about the distribution of public funds. According to cabinet representatives, previously existing investment rules often did not take into account the views of local leaders, which led to inefficient spending of budget funds and discontent at the local level. The new system envisages closer interaction with municipalities and regional structures in the planning of major projects. The government hopes that such a step will strengthen trust between the center and the regions, as well as accelerate the implementation of infrastructure and social initiatives locally. Details of the specific mechanisms for implementing the reform have not yet been clarified, but it is emphasized that it will become part of a broader policy of decentralizing governance in the country.