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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. Whilst...
Kevin Whitmore
- North Region Director
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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...
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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...
Kevin Whitmore
- North Region Director
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
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.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
Everyone involved in planning needs to take notice of the Raynsford Report
The Raynsford Review of Planning was published on 20 November - an ambitious look at the English planning system, what it tries to achieve, how it is failing and...
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
Government launches important consultation on house-building targets
The Government has launched an important consultation that will affect Local Plans and house-building across the country.
Iain Roberts
- PR and comms guy
- Built Environment Communications Group
- Public Consultation + Political Engagement
