New Shadow for MHCLG
Steve Reed is the new Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary in Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet, and shows that Starmer intends to take local government seriously.
Planning for the Future
Redeveloping a vacant building with new residential developments may become a permitted development right, says Jenrick
Where next for town centres?
The government is keen on a housing-led regeneration of our high-streets. Where next for town centres?
Will the general election bring a bounce in the property market? Who’s going to win, and what will be their majority? Have you found the election fun?
A bottle of champagne will be awarded the person or persons who correctly guesses the majority.
Protected: Who has the better self-written code?
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Manifestos de-briefed
The parties have now launched their manifestos. How do they compare?
All you need to know about the General Election – from a public affairs agency
All the intrigue, gossip and backstabbing stories.
Reporting on the new London Plan
Sadiq Khan’s new London Plan is likely to be adopted in the next few months but the planning inspectors have dealt a couple of major blows.
Beautiful buildings
Robert Jenrick (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government): This government has been clear that we must build the homes that this country needs. However, this objective must …
Transparency on developer contributions is welcome
I don’t think I’ve been to a public exhibition where a local resident hasn’t demanded to know about whether their pet project or local park can be funded. Time and …