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Grey belt countryside warning

08/12/2025

Almost nine in 10 grey belt developments approved by the Government rather than councils over the last year involve ‘unspoilt rural landscapes’, countryside campaigners have warned.

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Four in five major grey belt housing appeals allowed

02/10/2025

Four in five major residential planning appeals on grey belt land have been approved since the Government’s policy came into force in 2024, analysis finds.

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

10/07/2024

The new Government plans to ‘get Britain building again’ by releasing 'Grey Belt' land. William Nichols, Regional Director, Lanpro looks at what this means.

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Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.

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