Comment & Analysis
New CPO rules: What local authorities need to know about conditional confirmations
The Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026 take effect on 11th April, introducing
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Will local government reorganisation delay the preparation of local plans?
The importance of universal coverage of up-to-date local plans is not in doubt. Local plans
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‘Exporting’ the housing challenge
The growing tendency of councils to use ‘out of area’ placements to discharge their housing
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How to achieve compliance with Awaab’s Law
Deja Sutherland, head of Enablement, Cloudhouse, looks at how to achieve compliance with Awaab’s Law
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An important step has been taken, but now the groundwork begins
With the seasonal break approaching, many councils will be hoping for a period of rest
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The grooming scandal: will the core issue be addressed?
One officer’s account reveals how underfunded services, not indifference, may have shaped the failures we
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Opinion: What local government needs to know about the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The new Bill represents a step-change in regulatory expectations, says Rob Demain, Founder and CEO
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Grid reform, delivery deficit: the planning sector must engage beyond policy
Renewable energy sources are facing huge wait times for infrastructure connection. But as Paul Rogers
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