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INFRASTRUCTURE

Evolution through devolution

By Neil Blagburn | 16 January 2025

The council-led delivery of the Northumberland Line could inspire local authorities to take the lead on major infrastructure development, says Neil Blagburn.

TECHNOLOGY

Mapping the future

By Michael Harrell | 16 January 2025

Digital maps are helping cities become smarter, says Michael Harrell.

PLANNING

Is the 'stick'-led approach in planning reform the best strategy?

By Ben Standing | 23 December 2024

New planning rules feature a heavy presumption in favour of development, but Ben Standing argues ...

HOUSING

New Towns: A checklist for development and delivery

By Katja Stille | 23 December 2024

Katja Stille looks at how New Towns can effectively support local authority housing delivery.

PLACE-MAKING

Rallying for a more balanced Britain

By Susan Jarvis | 20 December 2024

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester’s ambition for the two city regions to work more closely t...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Liverpool City Council ready to take a leading role as the world gears up for net zero

By Cllr Liam Robinson | 11 November 2024

As world leaders begin converging on Baku in Azerbaijan this week for COP29, Liverpool City Counc...

MAYORS

Metro mayors see potential tensions ahead

By Andrew Carter | 11 October 2024

Andrew Carter says we will only have to wait until later this autumn to find out exactly how far ...

HOUSING

New housing targets – an opportunity to build a stronger bus network?

By Rebecka Steven | 04 October 2024

As the drive for more housing quickens, the public transport implications of where they are built...

FINANCE

Economist floats payroll tax idea

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

The UK could introduce a hypothecated payroll tax like in France, a former adviser to a series of...

Bus franchising not the answer for counties

By Simon Edwards | 30 September 2024

Like buses, you wait ages for reforms to come along – and then two arrive together, writes Simon ...

TRANSPORT

Council in border checks warning

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2024

Kent CC has warned the risks of ‘extremely serious delays’ due to new EU border checks have not a...