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PLANNING
LGA expresses concern over planning reforms
By Martin Ford | 24 July 2023
The Government’s announcement of an extension to permitted development rights has come under fire.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Waltham Forest's competitive edge
By Martin Esom | 24 July 2023
Martin Esom, who retires from Waltham Forest LBC this week, explains why the borough has been abl...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A leader of great integrity
By Joanne Roney | 24 July 2023
Jo Roney, who worked with Lord Bob Kerslake, pays tribute to his host of accomplishments and his ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
One size doesn't fit all
By Megan Streb | 24 July 2023
Megan Streb shows how evidence can be used to better tailor local growth policy, while emphasisin...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Modernise or die: the challenge facing Britain's markets
By Raymond Linch | 19 July 2023
With latest outdoor and indoor market figures showing only 40% are making a profit, markets must ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXCLUSIVE: Councils' pay performance laid bare
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023
The time taken by councils to pay their suppliers has been revealed in a campaign group’s new rep...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Cities call for new devolved powers
By Mark Conrad | 18 July 2023
A group of cities today demanded new devolved powers and investment to help the UK become a scien...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Local policy in uncertain times
By Dr Tom Arnold | 17 July 2023
Dr Tom Arnold says local policymakers are grappling with complex challenges in uncertain times, a...
PLANNING
Seriously flawed proposals
By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 17 July 2023
Ministers should drop the Infrastructure Levy and work with councils to improve the current syste...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A revolutionary vision
By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2023
Civic entrepreneur Richard Upton talks to Ann McGauran about the need for thoughtful, inclusive r...
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