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Delays are no longer an option when it comes to the housing crisis

Claire Kober says housing remains a key issue for the new Government, but significant hurdles persist. 'Nimbyism and green belt development protests are growing concerns.'

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham, highlights the challenges they face in owning a football club and engaging with the local community.

Their journey is heartwarming, showing their genuine affection for Wrexham and its people. However, they encounter significant obstacles, particularly within the British planning system. Reynolds describes it as a ‘thick buttress of bureaucracy,' while McElhenney calls it ‘hurdles for hurdles' sake'.

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