Laura Edgar

Members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) are still struggling to recruit carpenters and bricklayers, according to a survey.

King Charles has announced that the government’s legislative programme will include reforms to streamline the planning process to accelerate the delivery of ‘high-quality infrastructure and housing’.

An independent report into the performance of South Cambridgeshire District Council during its four-day week trial has found an improvement in the time taken to decide major planning applications.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has vowed to ‘demand’ the devolution of powers over energy regulation, pricing and production to ensure that the country’s natural energy resources are used to best serve the needs of the Scottish people.

Official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Ealing Council has granted planning permission for a mixed-use scheme featuring student accommodation on Hastings Road.

Official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Official magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

East Devon District Council has granted planning permission for a 290MW battery energy storage scheme to be located in Exeter.