Levelling up
All generations need levelling up
Regeneration projects should offer a range of housing and amenity options for people at all stages of life.
Q&A: Homes England CEO Denton on shifting focus towards regeneration
Chief executive Peter Denton talks about the agency’s response to a DLUHC review and its new five-year strategic plan.
DLUHC calls for evidence on jointly owned leasehold properties
The call comes as the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill passes its second House of Lords reading.
Levelling-up committee launches inquiry into housebuying and selling
The committee will examine the transaction process, the information available to buyers and the role of conveyancers and agents.
Levelling-up delays ‘absolutely astonishing’, parliamentary watchdog finds
The Public Accounts Committee found no compelling examples of what levelling up has delivered so far.
Rowley makes case for UK investment and ‘beautiful’ buildings at Mipim
The housing minister said “the UK is here and open for business” in his speech.
Levelling-up transformation of Ellesmere Port Market gets go-ahead
The scheme, funded by DLUHC, will see the existing market building renovated with external alterations.
Homes England announces over £200m of regeneration funding
Blackpool will receive £90m, Sheffield will receive £67m for two new communities, and Liverpool will get £31m.
DLUHC takes all of LGIM’s Bristol office refurb
The government has taken a 10-year lease at the former North Quay House.
Is Gove’s brownfield future plan simply a blast from the past?
Critics say brownfield-first principle is old-hat and wider housebuilding strategy is needed.
Government allocates £1bn of levelling-up funding
Last month, the government admitted the delivery of levelling-up funds had ”not matched expectations”.
Beauty’s not everything as Gove finally backs London South Bank project
Experts say the economic benefits have prevailed over the beauty agenda.
Are hotels in scope of new levy?
Government consultation invites views on which buildings will be excluded under Building Safety Levy.
Industry warns against council asset sale plans
Government consultation suggests cutting red tape to allow councils to use property sale proceeds to fund budget gaps.
Mayors in talks to revive HS2’s northern leg with private investment
Andy Burnham and Andy Street hatch plans to revive West Midlands to Manchester branch.
