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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...
PLANNING
Learning the lessons of past reform
By Mike Palin | 19 March 2025
As the Government vows to slash quangos, Mike Palin looks back at previous attempts to cut red ta...
PLANNING
Planning a clearer path
By Duncan Flynn | 18 March 2025
Duncan Flynn looks at what the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will do for economic growth, and ...
PLANNING
Planning legislation to be introduced to Parliament
By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025
Government legislation aimed at speeding up council planning decisions to boost housebuilding wil...
DATA
Data is the key to creating thriving places
By Ed Parham | 10 March 2025
Ed Parham says the housing or climate crisis cannot be addressed without embracing data
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