Jason Longhurst
Stronger together
The public and the private sector must partner up if clean growth is to realise its transformational potential, says Jason Longhurst.
Putting people at the heart of place
As Ilkley is named the best place to live in the UK, Jason Longhurst says Bradford City Council’s work with the town is part of a district-wide strategy that benefits people across the area.
Relax planning rules to stimulate growth
Creating Levelling Up Investment Areas would empower Government and councils to transform places across the UK, writes Jason Longhurst.
Climate Challenge - how is the public sector measuring up?
Jason Longhurst asks if the local government sector is genuinely leading on and investing in the climate challenge – ‘or resting on pledges and platitudes, with lists of words rather than actions’.
Thinking business
Jason Longhurst explains how Central Bedfordshire Council's commercial thinking has helped to attract businesses to the area, create jobs and allowing the council to reinvest in services.
Getting your clause into new housing
Jason Longhurst reflects on Central Bedfordshire’s implementation of a Five Year Delivery Clause for developers applying for planning permission on residential schemes.