Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities3 hrs agoPM invited to Thames Valley in push for devolution and mayorHe is invited by a local council leader to visit the area in an attempt to restart mayoral plans.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoOwning a home 'not an option for my generation'Young people say the option of owning their own home is being taken away from them.3 hrs ago2 days agoNorth-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awardsThe North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.2 days ago14 Jul 2026Why is Hertfordshire preparing to bin its councils?An announcement is expected this week on how Hertfordshire's local government will be shaken up.14 Jul 20264 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 2026...
