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Council on board with surfing complex

22/09/2025

Enfield Council’s plans to develop a surfing lake could create around 200 jobs and generate over £50m.

Mayor announces new social and affordable homes

09/09/2025

The mayor of the West Midlands has unveiled funding for a new housing scheme in Birmingham, marking another step in his ‘Homes for Everyone’ priority.

'Quiet majority' favour local development

21/08/2025

Councils have been urged to consult more widely on planning applications after research found a majority of the population was in favour of local development.

Residents want more say in new town development plans, survey reveals

13/08/2025

A survey has revealed that 73% of people don’t feel confident that the Government’s new towns scheme will fulfil future ‘community needs’.

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership

08/08/2025

Age should never define leadership in local government, says Graeme McDonald, Managing Director of Solace. Instead, councils should invest in inclusive, skills-based development for officers and councillors to deliver effective public services.

Editor’s Comment: Are councils selling off allotments?

06/08/2025

Jeremy Corbyn warns of a government-backed threat to UK allotments—but are fears justified?

Residents reject solar farm scheme

04/08/2025

More than 50 residents have complained to a local authority about proposals for a solar farm development in Hampshire.

Councils underperform in meeting self-build plots demand

01/08/2025

Over 50% of councils reportedly did not abide by legal guidelines around authorising sufficient numbers of self-build homes.

Private allotment site receives council approval

24/07/2025

North Somerset Council has provided planning permission for a private allotment site in Abbots Leigh.

New town developments could advance amid local objections

21/07/2025

New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, says housing and planning minister.

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