Backing by MPs of emergency legislation earlier this week paves the way for council meetings to be held remotely for the first time, meaning meetings could be held without any or all of the participants being in the same place.
Tag Archives: Planning
Decision on Kent airport delayed
The decision on the proposed reopening of Manston Airport in Kent has been delayed by four months.
London ‘sphere’ delayed as planners ask for more details
The developer behind Populous’ east London Sphere has pushed back the arena’s anticipated opening date because of the sluggish progress of its planning application.
Future of Housing | Solving the housing conundrum
The UK is in the grip of a housing crisis, evidenced by the fact that there are too few homes available, and the homes that are available are too expensive. The causes of the crisis are complex, with commentators blaming everything from population growth and demographic changes to the rise…
Highways England submits £300M A1 upgrade plans
Highways England has sent proposals for up to £300M of improvements to the A1 in Gateshead.
Poor road and rail planning costs £17bn every year
The global cost of repairs to infrastructure damaged by natural disasters costs is $22bn (£17bn) a year, according to a team of Oxford University researchers.
Planning bosses to rule on £120M Great Yarmouth bascule bridge
The Planning Inspectorate has accepted a development consent order (DCO) application for a new bascule road bridge over the River Yare.