Now that the dust has settled following last week’s County Council elections, how has the political landscape changed?
Broadly speaking the 35 Councils contested last week, tended to be rural or southern – traditionally Conservative areas. Prior to the election, the Conservative Party controlled 28 County Councils and has subsequently lost control of 10. Eight of [...]
The article below is taken from February’s Housebuilder magazine.
Spotting the signal through the NOISE
I am still working my way through the large pile of Christmas books stacked by my bedside. In between the traditional post festive fare – ‘My Time’ by Bradley Wiggins and ’50 Sheds of Grey’ – is the book I really wanted [...]
Key Issues and Analysis
This morning saw the anticipated release of the Scottish Parliaments Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee report on the ‘’Achievability of the Scottish Governments renewable energy targets’’. Whilst the conclusion of the report agrees that the Scottish Governments target to develop the renewables industry and generate 100% of Scotland’s electricity by 2020 is [...]
Councillor Nick Botterill, Leader of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, addressed a breakfast hosted by PPS yesterday at Chelsea Football Club.
The event, which was well attended by planners, developers and architects, saw Cllr Botterill present on his vision for future regeneration and development in the borough.
The PPS political breakfast series will continue in [...]