Government: Power to the people

Angus Walker looks at the likely shape of the Localism Act ‘The result of a referendum is not binding on an authority, however, as the government favours “representative democracy” over “participative democracy”.’The Localism Bill promises to shake up local government and the planning system through a raft of changes under the umbrella of ‘localism’ or …
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Planning: Localism and the new economy

Ian Trehearne comments on the Bill and what it means for the future of planning ‘The recent Cala Homes cases highlight confusion about the abolition of regional strategies and the need for co-ordination between authorities.’The Localism Bill, which is now going through Parliament, has been highlighted by the government as a driver of housing supply …
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