Call for caution over land value capture reform
PLANNING

Call for caution over land value capture reform

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2025

Experts have urged against wholesale reform of developer contributions despite the flaws within the current system.

HOUSING

Communities will judge us on the number of homes built

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 April 2025

If councils are given teeth to prevent land-banking and slow build-out rates they can help ensure...

PLANNING

Local government upheaval could hit new town development

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025

Peers have heard of concerns over the impact of local government reorganisation and devolution on...

PLANNING

Councils click into the future of planning

22 April 2025

Planning in 2025 is no longer business as usual. The pace is faster, the demands are higher, and ...

HOUSING

Stepping up to the housing challenge

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2025

With the Government intent on ramping up housebuilding figures, the delivery of accompanying infr...

PLANNING

Minister blocks Oldham exit from development plan

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Oldham MBC’s attempt to exit an agreement that could see the development of 11,500 new homes has ...

HOMELESSNESS

Picking up the pieces of a financial death loop

By Heather Jameson | 03 April 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'Amid a well-rehearsed list of increasing crises facing local authorities, ...

PLANNING

New towns: Practical strategies for success

By Patrick Clarke | 01 April 2025

Patrick Clarke explores the approach local authorities will need to take to create viable new tow...

HOUSING

Cladding safety tax delayed one year

By William Eichler | 26 March 2025

A tax to fund the removal of unsafe cladding from homes has been delayed one year over fears it m...

FINANCE

Spring statement offers no respite for local government

By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2025

The Spring Statement was never expected to deliver any financial respite for local government – a...

AI

Making magic

By Tony Clements | 25 March 2025

Tony Clements says that at their best, AI tools are helping Ealing LBC’s staff build better relat...

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Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

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Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

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Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

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