Labour planning bill rebellion crushed
PLANNING

Labour planning bill rebellion crushed

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2025

The Government has quashed an attempted rebellion among its own MPs over the Planning and Regeneration Bill.

PLANNING

Call for strengthening oversight of developer contributions system

By William Eichler | 06 June 2025

Weaknesses in the developer contributions system intended to fund affordable housing and local in...

HOUSING

Housebuilders call for 'meaningful action' on planning staff crisis

By William Eichler | 05 June 2025

The association representing housebuilders in England and Wales has called on the Government to d...

FINANCE

Reeves' review needs to spread the sunshine

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2025

Just two weeks out from the Spending Review, chancellor Rachel Reeves will have her work cut out ...

HOUSING

New planning powers for councils

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Ministers accused of 'centralising zeal'

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2025

Ministers have been accused of ‘taking away decision-making powers from local people’ in a new am...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Overcoming opposition to deliver infrastructure

By Tom Osborne | 18 May 2025

Upgrading infrastructure may be a government policy but it can face huge local opposition. Tom Os...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Opportunity knocks

By David Blackman | 14 May 2025

David Blackman talks to leading figures about the prospects for regeneration following the propos...

PLANNING

Infrastructure delivery key in new towns programme, professor warns

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025

Delivering infrastructure will be the key challenge for the Government’s new towns programme, a p...

PLANNING

Attempt to thwart Government 'power grab' defeated

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2025

MPs have accused the Government of a ‘power grab’ enabling ministers to change planning rules.

POLITICS

Call for greater clarity on new towns

By Joe Lepper | 29 April 2025

Ministers need to be clearer about the Government’s new towns agenda, peers have heard.

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council