by Fraser Henderson | Dec 14, 2023 | Frontpage
The PropTech fund has spawned a series of experiments around planning, technology and public consultation that are well worth following. It’s great to see DLUCH investing in pilots and local government. Many of these experiments have focused on using AI in...
by Fraser Henderson | Nov 23, 2023 | Frontpage
To get devolution deals over the line there is a significant amount of effort involved in ratifying them. The first problem is that a “minded-to” deal is effectively a done deal, with very limited scope for maneuver and a big cash incentive for them to complete. ...
by Fraser Henderson | Oct 30, 2023 | Frontpage
We’re pleased to announce the publication of our first discussion paper! To coincide, we’re also launching the “think for yourself” campaign. Please let us know what you think in the comments below. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter...
by Fraser Henderson | Oct 2, 2023 | Frontpage
On the recent charm offensive for drivers, government said that it would consult on extending fines for repairs which run into weekends and increasing levels of fixed penalty notices. However, the most interesting announcement was a £1.1bn endowment-style fund for a...
by Fraser Henderson | Sep 22, 2023 | Frontpage
After the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2019, government started looking at social housing provider reform. Four years’ later and it has finally introduced the 2023 Social Housing (Regulation) Act , which amended the 2008 Housing and Regeneration Act to...
by Fraser Henderson | Sep 1, 2023 | Frontpage
There has been much controversy of Asylum accommodation of recent – from the expense of hotel rooms to the safety of “floating hostels”. Alternative plans are also underway to use some of our derelict RAF bases, notably RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. Up to 2,000...
