Mark Conrad 23 April 2024

Fresh call for Right to Buy restrictions

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Housing experts today called for fresh restrictions on the controversial Right to Buy policy – including a ban on applying it to new builds.

A study by The Housing Forum, a not-for-profit body representing public and private sector housing bodies, proposed devolved buyers’ charters, which would allow councils to partially design local restrictions and requirements.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

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Banning urban pesticide use

RSPB and PAN are working on a letter from local councillors calling on the Government to introduce a national ban on urban pesticide use. Find out more below.
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