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DLUHC gives local authorities new CPO powers to buy land cheaply

|Date: 3 May, 2024

DLUHC gives local authorities new CPO powers to buy land cheaply

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced this week that it has handed c ...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced this week that it has handed councils new powers to buy cheaper land in a bid to support the delivery of more social and affo ...

3 May, 2024
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Biodiversity Net Gain implementation delay — what does this mean for landowners, developers, and local authorities?

|Date: 27 September, 2023

Biodiversity Net Gain implementation delay — what does this mean for landowners, developers, and local authorities?

The Government has said Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which was due to become a mandatory part of the plan ...

The Government has said Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which was due to become a mandatory part of the planning system in England in November, will now not be implemented on time. The Government claims ...

27 September, 2023
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PM and Levelling Up Secretary set out long-term plan for housing

|Date: 24 July, 2023

PM and Levelling Up Secretary set out long-term plan for housing

Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced today (24th July) that the Government will meet its manifesto commi ...

Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced today (24th July) that the Government will meet its manifesto commitment to build one million homes over this Parliament. The announcement was made ahead of Level ...

24 July, 2023
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Energy security requires government to end vast energy waste from homes and buildings says UKGBC

|Date: 30 March, 2023

Energy security requires government to end vast energy waste from homes and buildings says UKGBC

UKGBC responds to the Government’s announcements on its ‘Energy Security Day’, saying energy security req ...

UKGBC responds to the Government’s announcements on its ‘Energy Security Day’, saying energy security requires government to end vast energy waste from homes and buildings. Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Exec ...

30 March, 2023
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