Stunning by-election upset puts spotlight on Government’s planning reforms
Well done to Sarah Green. With the Tories riding high in the polls, it was a sensational by-election success and points to the Liberal Democrat rekindling their place as the political [...]
Commentary on the 2021 English Local Elections
Across England, the Conservatives were the main victors, securing 40% of the popular vote and enjoying a string of stunning gains, particularly in the Red Wall areas of northern England. [...]
Opportunity to join the Forty Shillings team
Forty Shillings is looking for a new Research Consultant/Account Executive to join a growing team in an exciting, and results orientated sector. If you are interested and would like to [...]
Countryside gets green light for mixed-use community at Bourn Airfield
South Cambridgeshire District Council has approved Countryside's plans to deliver a mixed-use community on an allocated site at Bourn Airfield, 5 miles west of Cambridge. Set to deliver 3,500 homes [...]
Plans for Slough regeneration scheme approved
A development with hundreds of homes and new shops looks finally set to happen in a prime location of Slough- 29 years on. The regeneration plans are for Slough's Stoke [...]
Using film to carry your message in the lockdown
With lockdown restrictions extending, virtual planning committees are here to stay. This is, however, an opportunity. Presentations that go beyond a simple PowerPoint will tell the story of your scheme [...]
Barratt London wins planning at former Nestle factory, Hillingdon
The London Borough of Hillingdon's Major Applications Committee has approved Barratt London's plans for additional units at the former Nestle factory in Hayes, West London on Tuesday 8 December. In [...]
Plans for Leatherhead Build to Rent development approved
Mole Valley District Council has approved plans for 214 build to rent homes to be built at the former Leatherhead Food Research site. The Randalls Way scheme, which will be [...]
Planning by algorithm – initial thoughts on the Planning White Paper
The management of the ‘A’-level results has been a total shambles, a case study in public policy and Government incompetence. The objectives and actions of the Government and Ofqual were [...]
Sunak sets out plan to ‘build, build, build’
Today, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor set out the next steps of his plan to keep Britain working through the pandemic. With economists warning of a major economic downturn and record levels of unemployment, [...]