Latest Developments
Government plans to designate first ‘special measures’ authorities by end of October
06 June 2013
Changes to streamline planning application process on way
06 June 2013
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published its response to its consultation on a package of measures to simplify and streamline the application process in England.
Scotland's Third National Planning Framework
23 May 2013
Additional resources are available to support the preparation of Scotland's third National Planning Framework. The Scottish Government website now has information on each of the 242 proposals put forward for national development designation.
Changes to Scottish Planning Legislation
23 May 2013
New regulations on development management, appeals and schemes of delegation and local reviews have been laid before Parliament. The regulations consolidate the 2008 regulations and the new 2013 versions of the regulations include previous amendments as well as some further changes.
Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013
26 April 2013
The Act introduces a range of changes to planning, new housing development and infrastructure work.
Green Deal: what does it actually mean for you?
10 April 2013
This CIPFA workshop will clarify Green Deal implementation and what it means for you and your organisation.
New Charities and Social Enterprises TISonline information stream
04 April 2013
New TISonline Charities and Social Enterprises provides a wide range of practical information for social enterprises and charities especially in relation to their involvement in delivering public services.
New Homes Bonus – NAO report
27 March 2013
A new NAO report finds that the government is not adequately monitoring the New Homes Bonus.
Budget 2013
28 March 2013
The Budget was announced on 20 March 2013.
More powers to local communities as South East regional planning abolished
15 February 2013
Local communities across the South East to receive more control over development.
CIPFA Publications Survey 2013
14 February 2013
Take part in the survey if you use or are responsible for buying CIPFA publications.
Information requirements for planning applications: government response
02 January 2013
The government has published its response to the consultation.
Local government finance settlement 2013/14
19 December 2012
DCLG has published the provisional local government finance settlement for consultation.
TISonline planning
01 October 2012
Feedback is being sought on TISonline's Planning information stream.
Investment in private rented homes
23 August 2012
A new report looks at ways to encourgage large scale institutional invesment in new homes for rent.
Queen's speech 2012
10 May 2012
The Queen's speech has set out the government's legislative plans for the next year.
Budget 2012
22 March 2012
George Osborne has announced his Budget which maintains the government’s strategy to reduce the deficit
Laying the Foundations
21 November 2011
The government has published a new housing strategy, aimed at boosting the housing market.
Localism Act 2011 receives Royal Assent
16 November 2011
The Act represents a shift in power from central government to communities, but concerns remain about some of its key policies.
LEPs to share £500m for infrastructure development
07 November 2011
Growing Places Fund will provide £500m to enable development of local funds
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