Councils get power for remote planning meetings: what does it mean?
It’s the moment many have been waiting for, the Statutory Instrument allowing local authorities in England and Wales to hold meetings remotely has been published and will be in force on Saturday 4 April 2020. Since the Government’s lock down on public gatherings and non-essential business, council meetings have been cancelled or postponed, leaving major […]
Lifting the lid on climate emergencies
Tackling climate change has risen up the political agenda thanks to the efforts of Extinction Rebellion, the legally binding net zero 2050 target and the severe flooding seen across the UK in recent months.
Planning committees: dealing with coronavirus
As people across the country isolate themselves, the strain on local authorities has heightened.
New poll reveals rent control is the most popular built environment election pledge in the North West
Rent control, investment in new roads and higher stamp duty for overseas UK property buyers are the most popular election pledges for the built environment in the North West, according to a new opinion poll commissioned by BECG. Our exclusive survey reveals that policies relating to home ownership and the cost of housing seem to […]
Why home builders should care about bus franchising
A lack of sustainable transport is often a major criticism of new housing schemes, particularly sites on the edge of town or as garden village developments.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority set to reject latest devolution deal
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is set to reject the latest devolution deal it has been offered by Boris Johnson’s government, it has emerged.
Northern leaders launch Manifesto for the North
The Manifesto for the North has been launched with the aim of pressing all political parties into action ahead of the General Election and ensuring that the new Government, whatever colour it might be, delivers more for the region.
Have things got a whole lot harder for GMSF?
The odds of the GMSF being successfully delivered fell a little lower this week, after the local Conservative group failed to rule out voting against any final draft that they were asked to endorse.
The electoral power of place
It’s almost certain that we will be asked to go to the polls sometime in late November to decide who should be our next Prime Minister.
Let’s talk about trust
A recent YouGov survey for Grosvenor Britain & Ireland on the development and planning system does not make pretty reading.
‘Putting land at the heart of political debate’
Proposals to radically transform the way that land in the UK is used and governed have been unveiled by the Labour party.
The March of the Independents
A fortnight ago voters across England went to the polls to elect local councillors responsible for determining what happens to our built environment for the next four years.
New homes in 2018: what was built, and where?
How many new homes are being built, and what type? New figures released by NHBC, who insure 80% of new homes in the UK, give us a good idea.
Ipsos MORI’s five-point guide to talking about infrastructure
In a world full of loudly expressed opinions, Ipsos MORI's latest report seeks to inject some evidence into the debate about how we communicate about infrastructure.
Planning for New Homes: how bad does the NAO say we are?
We aren't building enough homes, and the National Audit Office is asking why.
Strategic Transport Plan for the North: masterplan or missed opportunity?
Transport for the North published its Strategic Transport Plan this week. But is it transformational, or an over-optimistic wish-list? The plan is set to be approved by the TfN Board on 7 February. Even to have got the agreement of councils right across the North – including those who will not directly benefit from these […]
GMSF: It’s about the politics, stupid
On Friday 11 January, Greater Manchester’s leaders will agree to kick-off an eight-week consultation on the new GMSF, which is likely to start on 21 January and end around 18 March 2019.
GMSF consultation will be in January 2019, leaders confirm
Greater Manchester leaders have announced that the next GMSF consultation will run from January to March 2019.
GMSF final draft could be out for consultation in days
The GMSF final draft could be out for consultation in the next couple of weeks, if leaders give it the green light on 30 November.
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