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There Is A Cure For The Summertime Blues
It could be something of a relief to hear that the Government has decided not to rush into announcing changes on assessing local housing need in England.
Just four weeks ago, communities secretary Sajid Javid said the plans would be announced in July. Then, after some daft ideas were floated in symp...
Posted by Jon Reeds on 03 August 2017
Petrolheads And Other Bright Sparks
It really took no time at all for the wheels to come off the Government plan to reduce roadside nitrogen dioxide in a mere 23 years time.
The plan to end sales of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 certainly grabbed the headlines. It could mean, 40 years from now, there wou...
Posted by Jon Reeds on 28 July 2017
A Name Or A Retraction
Politics is a funny business, but somehow I cannot see young people singing Oh Sajid Javid at the tops of their voices the way some have begun serenading the Labour leader.
But a Sunday newspaper is claiming the communities secretary is a convert to those wanting to bash the rich and ensure homes ar...
Posted by Jon Reeds on 17 July 2017
Latest News
New Bill will limit council powers to impose conditions
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill will require councils to seek developers consent to pre-commencement conditions....
Added on 09 September 2016
Racing carries substantial weight at Newmarket
Sajid Javid has turned down three major greenfield housing schemes in the East of England, but has approved one in David Camerons constituency....
Added on 07 September 2016
UK should still respect European green laws
Ten European environmental bodies have told leaders the UK must respect present and future EU green laws if it wants access to the single market....
Added on 02 September 2016
MPs voice transport sustainability concerns
A select committee of MPs has told the DfT to pay more attention to sustainability and emissions....
Added on 01 September 2016
Changes to Planning Framework Delayed
The reforms will not now be announced until the autumn....
Added on 29 July 2016
Metro expansion for North East proposed
Councils in North East England have published rail extension plans...
Added on 29 July 2016
Chicago pays millions for land remediation
The City is to spend heavily on remediation in seven industrial areas...
Added on 29 July 2016
Liverpool terraces spring back to life
Refurbishment of the long-threatened Welsh Streets begins soon...
Added on 29 July 2016