Piers Thompson, a key community figure, shared his insights into the ongoing struggle for justice and the impact on the Grenfell community.
As the UK Government seeks to address the nation’s housing crisis, ambitious plans are being put forward to curb the profits that landowners can make from selling green belt land for development.
Labour’s upcoming planning reforms aim to tackle the UK’s housing crisis head-on. By redefining the contentious ‘green belt’ into a new ‘grey belt’, Labour seeks to unlock land for development while mitigating environmental concerns.
Whilst abandoning the name ‘Levelling Up’, Keir Starmer has committed himself to improving regional inequality in the UK. With among the worst regional inequality in
Following the Chancellor’s first major speech of the new Parliamentary session on planning reform and the green belt, Council leaders react to her views and set out their intent to work with the new government.
Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Kevin Bentley, argues that local government has demonstrated its capability to deliver essential services and tackle crises effectively. He advocates for increased powers and fiscal devolution to local councils, highlighting the need for localised planning fees and sustained funding for social housing and infrastructure.
With a focus on enabling councils to expedite housing development and maintain roads, Bentley outlines the LGA Conservative Group’s manifesto for the next government, emphasising the importance of a new relationship between central and local government.
Recently-elected Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, provides insight into how Manchester could serve as a catalyst for nationwide growth. She discusses the key economic policies and initiatives needed to stimulate innovation, attract investment and foster inclusive development across the country.
Kensington and Chelsea borough council have approved the final model of the Future Grenfell Support Package, issuing victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy £42 million in reparations and wellbeing support for the next 4 years.
On Levelling Up and Localisation, Education, and the Green Transition, Chamber joined Labour’s Shadow Secretary of States as they outlined their plans for the future.
In the tumult of political discourse surrounding housing policy, the upcoming election promises not only fervent debates but also potential post-election evolution. From the unmet promises of housebuilding targets to the contentious battle between NIMBY and YIMBY sentiments, the landscape is ripe for transformation, demanding innovative strategies to address the housing crisis while navigating community resistance.
The recent Chamber’s event on economy and sustainability in Hull highlighted the transformative potential of the Levelling Up Agenda in the Humber region. A dynamic roundtable discussion emphasised the urgent need for skills development, job creation, and enhanced collaboration between local councils and the government. Key topics included the push for professional recognition in engineering, innovative green projects, and effective devolution to empower local authorities. The event underscored the region’s pivotal role in achieving the UK’s net zero targets and showcased the collective vision for a sustainable and prosperous future.
In a recent interview between Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Chesterfield, Ben Flook, and local resident in Chesterfield, Emma Robinson, Chamber UK investigated the unfortunate state of circumstances she is living in – a home inundated with mould which has subsequently impacted her mental and physical health. Despite efforts to get this tended to in January, it is only now that Chesterfield Borough Council are making any progress on the issue.
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