Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities5 days agoWhy is Hertfordshire preparing to bin its councils?An announcement is expected this week on how Hertfordshire's local government will be shaken up.5 days ago4 Jul 2026Relief as government stays out of 179-homes planBillingham councillors Marcus Vickers and David Reynard call it a "major victory" for residents.4 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Green belt land can be sold to fund epilepsy researchThe Epilepsy Society says the sale would raise about £93m, which will fund research.30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026Government money will refurbish former bankThe former TSB branch in Sheep Street in Rugby has been empty for eight years.29 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Plans for £9.5bn data centre next to Universal parkQuest Park wants to build one of the largest data centres in the UK next to the Universal site.19 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Why are some councils losing planning controls?Some developers could bypass councils and apply directly to the government for planning permission.17 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Government 'power grab' strips local planning powersCherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.16 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Government ignoring local opinion - new council leaderThe new leader of East Sussex County Council says the government is ignoring local voices on reorganisation.15 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Hidden camera found in government buildingThe complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.9 Jun 2026...
