Clark - new powers to prevent unwanted 'garden grabbing'
Councils and communities are being given immediate powers to prevent the destructive practice of 'garden grabbing' and to decide what types of homes are suitable for their area, Decentralisation...
View ArticleShapps: Power for councils to manage shared homes in their area
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced that councils will have greater flexibility to manage concentrations of shared housing in their area, without tying landlords in red tape. (continues...)
View ArticleMajor infrastructure stays on fast-track as planning quango closes
A new democratic, fast track system for decision making on major infrastructure projects to support the UK's return to economic growth, was announced today by Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark....
View ArticleEric Pickles puts stop to flawed Regional Strategies today
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is today putting a swift end to Whitehall's grip on local planning policy by scrapping Regional Strategies and their centrally imposed building targets that...
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