Local Government

Metro Mayor Announces £30m Boost


Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of LCR has announced that up to £30 million in funding is being made available for urban development in the area.

Developer Engages with Council Over Flats


Brewster Bye Architects has submitted plans to Leeds City Council to redevelop a vacant site on Merrion Street in the city in student flats

Reducing Water Poverty Through Retrofitted Water Flow Regulators


Caroline Gray-Mason will explore what councils and social housing providers can be doing to help lower the water bills of their residents

Paperless Planning: Seizing Momentum Post COVID


Paul Beaney from DEF Software writes about the importance of seizing the momentum after COVID and going paperless

Digital Consultation Launched for OxCam Arc


Residents throughout the Oxford Cambridge Arc will be able to have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term development of the area,

£3.2bn for Scotland’s Affordable Housing


Councils in Scotland are set to get a share of more than £3.2 billion in grant funding over the next five years for affordable housing

WMCA signs landmark agreement with St Modwen


WMCA has signed a deal with leading property developer St Modwen, which will see 5,000 homes constructed.

Dorset Council Migrates to MasterGov


Dorset Council has gone live with MasterGov, a suite of planning tools provided by DEF Software which will enable integration of records

Watmos Community Homes Secures Funding


Watmos Community Homes is set to drive forward plans to upgrade over 1,000 homes by 2024, thanks to funding secured from NatWest.

Birmingham to Get a Major Regeneration Plan


Birmingham is set to make the most of the £700 million investment in Perry Barr for the 2022 Commonwealth Games,