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Jenrick launches plans to force sale of unused land

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced plans which will force councils to sell unused land and assets.

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By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced plans which will force councils to sell unused land and assets.

The new ‘Right to Regenerate' rules would force councils and other public organisations to sell ‘underused' land and buildings to individuals or communities, unless there is a compelling reason not to.

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