rural development
17 Mar 2025
New Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at catalysing what is described as the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With the ambitious...
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17 Feb 2025
Major Expansion in New Town Developments Across Britain
The Prime Minister has unveiled comprehensive plans for a new generation of towns across Britain, marking the largest housebuilding initiative since the post-war era. This ambitious project aims to address...
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16 Dec 2024
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. Under new plans to modernise the planning...
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02 Dec 2024
New £3 Billion Housing Support Package Aims to Unlock Thousands of New Homes
The government has announced a £3 billion housing support package aimed at unlocking more homes and driving growth within the UK housing sector. This package includes a range of guarantees...
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28 Oct 2024
Groundbreaking Research on Affordable Housing Delivery in Rural England
A new study reveals critical factors affecting rural affordable housing supply and proposes solutions. Trent & Dove and Rural Housing Solutions have published a new report, “There’s a Will—Here’s the...
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21 Oct 2024
Infrastructure Taskforce Launch: Balancing Growth and Rural Potential
The launch of the British Infrastructure Taskforce by Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP last week, signals a promising shift in the UK’s approach to infrastructure investment. With an emphasis on collaboration...
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02 Sep 2024
New Homes Accelerator Programme Aims to Unblock Housing Delays
The Government has introduced the New Homes Accelerator programme to address delays in the construction of new homes across England. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, is...
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05 Aug 2024
Government Announces Reforms to Boost Housing Development
The government has unveiled a series of significant reforms aimed at accelerating housing development across the UK, addressing the pressing need for affordable homes and sustainable communities. Increased Housing Targets...
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05 Aug 2024
Challenges and Constraints in England’s Housing Supply
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) recently published a working paper on the determinants of local housing supply in England, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to regional...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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