Emily Twinch 12 August 2024

Councils to have greater powers to compulsorily buy green belt land

Councils to have greater powers to compulsorily buy green belt land image
Image: Cread / Shutterstock.com.

Local authorities will be handed powers to ensure landowners sell green belt land for housebuilding at a reasonable price under the Government's planning reforms.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) confirmed councils will be expected to take a ‘proactive role' in bringing forward land for housing to meet its target of building 1.5 million new homes by 2030.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

Check out: The Grey Belt: Is it the panacea that is needed?

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Assistant Team Manager - Occupational Therapy

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£50,602 - £55,120 per annum
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Approved Mental Health Professional

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£47,831 - £56,997 per annum
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking dedicated and skilled Approved Mental Health Professionals Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

SELMS Consortium Manager

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£46,355 - £50,466 per annum
You will be responsible for managing contracts, supplier relationships, major projects, governance arrangements Windsor, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Finance Business Partner - Resources and Commissioned Services

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£61,961 - £67,471 per annum
The role will also support the financial oversight of commissioned service arrangements Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

School Crossing Patrol

North Yorkshire Council
£13.28 - £13.92 per hour
Term time only schedule – time off during school holidays Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner