Laura Edgar

PF staff writer

Recent articles

Welsh Government seeks views on raising planning fees

The Welsh Government is consulting on proposals to increase planning application fees in phases... Read more
East London council could issue S114

Havering Council will need to issue a Section 114 notice unless it receives extraordinary help or... Read more
Local authorities and operators to put £995m into bus service improvements

The government has claimed that all regions in England, but in particular "historically underserved... Read more
Former chief planner: not having local plans sets councils up to lose appeals

It is arguably an “abdication of responsibility” to not have a local plan in place setting out the... Read more
Dozens of councils likely to need government support within two years – survey

Growing pressure means nearly half of England’s upper-tier councils will struggle to balance their... Read more
Councils urged to use new procurement rules to ‘drive social prosperity’

Councils should make the most of the Procurement Act as an “opportunity for a more strategic,... Read more
Chancellor urged to extend homelessness service funding

Nearly £1bn of homelessness service funding is set to end next year, sector organisations have... Read more
Newham asks government for help as temporary accommodation costs rise by over 900%

The housing crisis will push Newham Council’s temporary accommodation bill to more than ten times... Read more
Homes England asked to focus on social housing

Matthew Pennycook has set out priorities for the government’s housing agency, including maximising... Read more
Suffolk to offer 0% loans to improve home energy efficiency

Interest-free loans from Suffolk County Council will help residents make their homes warmer and... Read more

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