Government warns lagging councils of ‘tough action’ on local plans

There was a mixed response to Rachel Reeves’s speech, with her warm words for the built environment welcomed but criticism for the lack of ammunition she has given to housebuilders. Caddick, Avison Young, Ridge & Partners, Close Brothers and more, share their thoughts.

Local and combined authorities are encouraged to reach out to Legal & General to discuss potential investment opportunities, with the global investor committed to providing £2bn in funds for regional growth by 2030.

The Prime Minister hopes that Extract will enable planning officers to drastically cut down on the length of time it takes to process data from documents, by digitising information in minutes rather than hours. 

Only a few sponsorship opportunities remain to promote your company with Place North at the property exhibition in Leeds this May – we can do the hard work for you, and ensure you have a hassle-free, successful event, with prominent visibility for your brand.

Small and medium sized housebuilders are uniquely placed to play a starring role in addressing the UK’s housing crisis and contribute to the government’s ambitious homes target, according to Andrew Evans and John Wybar of VM Finance.

What will happen if planning can no longer be blamed for the lack of viability in housing schemes? Plus: Greater Manchester’s game of Cluedo and office-to-resi pivots

Tickets for Place North’s 2025 events are selling fast and with new events launched this year, now is the time to check you aren’t missing out on anything – for the first time, we are also offering a 50% discount on tickets for local authorities and housing associations.

In its push to achieve housing targets, the government wants to lower the cost of CPOs – but will this well-trodden path be effective? Plus: the differing fortunes of speculative offices and data centres

Despite delays to the promised government reforms on planning, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has outlined ambitions to bring back regional spatial strategies. Plus: rent controls and Manchester offices.