LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government masthead
Emily Twinch Thursday, June 27, 2024

Labour will need to back up strategic planning 'with teeth'

Labour will need to back up strategic planning with teeth image
Image: Martin Suker / Shutterstock.com

Labour’s proposed push for a return to strategic planning will need to be ‘backed up with teeth’, an expert has suggested.

The party’s manifesto said it would ‘introduce effective new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning’, with all combined and mayoral authorities required to strategically plan for housing growth in their areas.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

#Housing #Planning #Combined authority #Labour #General Election

Analysis

Opinion

Most Popular News

Reform UK council wants ‘to axe climate emergency’ image
Reform UK council wants ‘to axe climate emergency’
Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling image
Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling
Devolution could deepen regional imbalances image
Devolution could 'deepen regional imbalances'
Government publishes social cohesion action plan image
Government publishes social cohesion action plan
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce image
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Popular Topics

#Unions #Transformation #Training #Social Housing #social care #SEND #Schools #Safety #Regeneration #reform party uk #Procurement #Potholes #Pollution #Politics #Planning
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Pensions Officer (Benefits)

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£37,602- £45,564 per year (starting salary depen
Job Title
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Development Management Team Manager

North Yorkshire Council
£51,356 - £55,539
Lead one of the largest planning services in the country! Selby, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Development Management Team Manager

North Yorkshire Council
£51,356 - £55,539
Lead one of the largest planning services in the country! Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team, Mid Essex

Essex County Council
£38487.0000 - £51834.0000 per annum
Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team, Mid EssexFixed Term, Full Time£38,487 to £51,834 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

RCHW Site Operative

Essex County Council
Up to £25959.00 per annum
RCHW Site OperativePermanent, Part Time£25,959 per annum full time equivalent Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner