COUNCILS will get beefed-up powers to stop takeaway outlets opening near schools.
Though many town halls already have curbs on fast food joints, their decisions are often overturned on appeal.
Doug Seeburg - The SunCouncils will get beefed-up powers to stop takeaway outlets opening near schools[/caption]It is believed at least 43 councils in England and Wales have been challenged by KFC alone since 2017.
A Government insider said: “We have a real problem with childhood obesity...