MPs criticise housing policy
News Article 20 March 2002
A large increase in government investment is needed to reinvigorate housing markets that have collapsed because of the problem of empty homes, a report has found.
Housing crisis is on the way
Press Review 19 March 2002
County councils set for planning reprieve
Press Review 18 March 2002
Environment groups fight planning law changes
News Article 4 March 2002
Plans to overhaul the planning system have been described as "disastrous" by environmental groups.
Subsidised housing shake-up proposed
Press Review 27 February 2002
Quango scrutiny should improve, says report
Press Review 27 February 2002
MPs call for quality space
News Article 20 February 2002
A Commons committee has warned that the government's urban regeneration policy must focus on putting right "appalling" parks and squares in UK cities.
Forum Brief: Planning reforms
Policy Consultation 13 February 2002
The government's plans for a shake-up in the planning system are "fatally flawed", according to Henry Oliver, head of planning at the Council for the Protection of Rural England.
Housing agency 'wasting millions'
Press Review 7 February 2002
'Bonkers' housing policies criticised
Press Review 4 February 2002
Forum Brief: Planning reforms
Policy Consultation 23 January 2002
The planning system must be radically overhauled if Britain is to remain competitive, a key government minister has warned.
Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC - Minister for housing and planning
Interview 22 January 2002
Question: Some Labour MPs have said your proposals to overhaul the UK planning laws could lead to a Developers' Charter. How do you respond to that?
Status quo not an option for planning, says Falconer
News Article 22 January 2002
The UK's planning system must be radically overhauled if Britain is to remain competitive, a key government minister is warning today.
Trouble ahead for Housing Corporation warn MPs
News Article 9 January 2002
The body charged with overseeing the finances of housing associations must act to avoid a crisis in the way they are run, warns a Commons committee.
Government whips to be used on major planning votes
News Article 18 December 2001
Government whips could be used to push through controversial planning decisions for major building projects.
