Archive

Government offers transport strategy

2 November 2007

High-speed rail links, road pricing and motorway widening will form the future of the government's transport strategy, according to a document published this week.

Business tax challenged

2 November 2007

Plans to charge extra business rates to fund London's Crossrail scheme should be dropped, Westminster City Council's leader has said.

Areas assess cultural role

2 November 2007

Five growth and regeneration areas have been selected in a government scheme to ensure communities benefit from cultural facilities.

A positive charge for communities

2 November 2007

It will take time for planning tariff machinery to be put in place, Catherine Davey concludes.

Subtle solutions

By Graeme Bell

2 November 2007

Extreme positions are being taken on the green belt.

Regions cast doubt on housing report

1 November 2007

Regional authorities have spoken out against a government-sponsored report suggesting further increases in housebuilding.

Council boss slams Crossrail rate proposals

1 November 2007

Plans to charge businesses extra rates to pay for Crossrail should be scrapped, the leader of Westminster City Council insisted this week.

John Lewis boss backs planning regime

1 November 2007

The managing director of retail chain John Lewis has spoken out against proposed changes to planning policies on retail development.

Official calls for agreement engagement

1 November 2007

New collective agreements between councils must be formed in consultation with the private sector, the government has said.

Manchester rejects top-up business tax

1 November 2007

Greater Manchester has rejected the introduction of a supplement on business rates to pay for key infrastructure.