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Panel pushes community rights

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other community assets, the House of Commons communities and local government committee has urged.

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other community assets, the House of Commons communities and local government committee has urged.

A report issued by the panel of MPs on 3 February calls on the Government to reinforce four of its community rights and give local people a greater say on the construction of housing and amenities, the delivery of public services and reclamation of land for public use.

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Retrofitting in a personal way

By Leonie Taylor | 02 June 2025

Tania Carregha and Leonie Taylor explain why local government is uniquely placed to support the green housing shift.

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Surrey's journey towards a cleaner energy future

By Ben McCallan | 02 June 2025

Ben McCallan explains how Surrey CC has helped establish a community energy sector by building strong relationships with residents and collaborating with est...

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Colouring in public sector reform

By Jessica Studdert | 29 May 2025

Setting the scene ahead of New Local’s Stronger Things festival, Jessica Studdert says it is time for a radical power shift out of Westminster and towards co...

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The mayor necessities

By David Blackman | 28 May 2025

David Blackman talks to key sector figures on the important role the private sector can play working with mayors and strategic authorities to spearhead econo...