NPPF published

The Government has published its full response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation.

How can the UK meet 5G ambitions?

A “new deal for 5G” is needed to tackle the causes of the 5G infrastructure investment gap, and catapult the UK to the global frontier for 5G connectivity, according to a report published on 11 December 24 by the Social Market Foundation.

Future of Planning Committees

The Government has announced last week a ‘sweeping overhaul of local planning committees, as part of new measures to tackle the housing crisis. 

New Appointments To The Institute Of Economic Development Board

Moe Forouzan, Team Manager – Business and Innovation at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, has been elected to the Board of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), the UK’s leading professional body for economic development and regeneration practitioners. With 19 years’ experience in local government, Moe heads up Blaenau Gwent’s Economic Development Unit, specialising in […]

People Power Leads To Reinstatement Of ‘Lifeline’ Peak District Bridge

A Peak District footbridge river crossing, hailed as a lifeline to locals, walkers and climbers has been rebuilt thanks to a £190,000 fundraising effort. Around 60 individuals from the local community contributed to the reinstatement of the popular Cressbrook Mill Bridge, which also saw substantial support from the Peak District National Park Authority and its […]