Election reflections
[MMC-IMG=1555-A=Left] The general election has dealt the ODPM some rising stars in the form David Miliband and Yvette Cooper. Mark Glover, public affairs partn…
The Walrus
[MMC-IMG=1554-A=Left] Substitute the Vogon Demolition Fleet for the authors of the new Part L’s earth-shattering plans, and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy…
Fertile ground
[MMC-IMG=1553-A=Left] Chief executive Philip Davies has overseen Linden Homes’ evolution as an innovative brownfield developer, since he established the firm i…
Developing a dialogue
[MMC-IMG=1552-A=Left] The topography of British politics has changed. A swathe of local councils in the south and east are Conservative, presenting a major thr…
Red tape rules
Housebuilders are faced with burgeoning regulatory red tape – a major cause of frustration and delay. Mark Smulian talks to the industry about why, when much o…
New towns, new ideas
[MMC-IMG=1549-A=Left] The new ODPM ministerial team faces the challenge of reviewing the scale of housing proposed in south eastern growth areas. Jim Bennett, …
Paradigm shifts
[MMC-IMG=1548-A=Left] Between 1998 and 2004 HBF played a highly influential role in helping to drive housing supply up the economic and political agendas. The …
Pathfinder demolition plans provoke continuing criticism by local residents groups and media
John Prescott’s plans to demolish and rebuild communities in pathfinder areas in the north and midlands have come under renewed attack, following an ITV docume…
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