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‘Transformative’ social housing complex wins architectural recognition 17/10/2025 A social housing complex has been awarded the Stirling Prize for architectural excellence.
Bolton town centre poised for £100m revamp 06/10/2025 Plans for a £100m regeneration of Bolton’s long-vacant Church Wharf site in the town centre have been officially approved.
Cabinet backs ‘transformational’ new high school plans 30/09/2025 Northumberland County Council has approved the business case for a £50m high school development.
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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