Warning that planning reforms could leave rural areas vulnerable to developers Houses being built in rural community

County council leaders have warned that the Government’s proposed planning reforms could weaken local democratic oversight and open the door to...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/17/2026 - 09:44
Greater Manchester moving forward with decade of growth Manchester city centre

Greater Manchester has taken a major step forward in its ambitious ten-year growth plan with the launch of a new Development Forum and an interactive...

Dan Benn Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:43
Northern Ireland growth investment Aerial photo of Belfast City Skyline

In a groundbreaking move to bolster economic development across Northern Ireland, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced the allocation of £45...

Dan Benn Tue, 01/28/2025 - 10:26
Planning reforms to drive growth Aerial top down view of houses in England

In an ambitious move to address the housing crisis and fuel economic growth, the government has unveiled bold new reforms to unlock untapped land near...

Dan Benn Mon, 01/27/2025 - 10:43
New council assistant director appointed Oliver Jones Orrels

Manchester City Council has announced that it has appointed a new assistant director to support with development, investment and economic growth.

H...

Dan Benn Fri, 08/16/2024 - 10:16
The award-wining low carbon toolkit View of Canary Wharf from Greenwich Park

London Councils has announced that its Low Carbon Development Toolkit was recognised at the 2024 Planning Awards, as it supports work to address...

Dan Benn Mon, 07/01/2024 - 11:14
£600 million for Norfolk? Street view with colorful brick houses near river in the english town of Norwich, England

A devolution deal for Norfolk is to be considered, when the county council’s Infrastructure and Development Select Committee meets tomorrow.

Three...

Dan Benn Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:32
Stronger planning powers for councils Aerial view looking down on new build housing construction site in England, UK

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that it is giving local councils new planning powers.

Through the new...

Dan Benn Fri, 04/26/2024 - 11:33
Recommendations published for London Plan London City with traffic

The London Assembly has announced that it has published a series of letters and outputs to the Mayor, which are aiming to make sure that the next...

Dan Benn Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:11
Maximising opportunities in Liverpool Liverpool skyline

A new plan is being launched by Liverpool City Council, to ensure that the most is made from development, investment, and regeneration over the course...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/16/2023 - 11:31
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