Matthew Pennycook8 Feb 2026Government blocks local plan due to lack of housingThe government could step in and insist the council adds more houses to its planning blueprint.8 Feb 20266 Feb 2026London to get £1.5bn share of housing loan schemeHousing associations can take out low interest rate loans to build homes across the capital.6 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Council planners taken out of special measures Council bosses blamed a lack of funding for the authority's previous backlog of planning applications.28 Jan 202620 Oct 2025Building levy review welcomed by Surrey councilOne man was charged £70,000 in levies for replacing an existing extension at his home.20 Oct 202525 Mar 2025Not appropriate to take free tickets, minister saysIt comes after the chancellor defended accepting free tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter with a family member.25 Mar 202511 Mar 2025Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housingThe measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament.11 Mar 202520 Dec 2024Charity to challenge government on rural housingThe action relates to the granting of planning permission for 165 houses at Turnden, near Cranbrook.20 Dec 20246 Aug 2024Woolwich teen is UK's youngest chess grandmasterWoolwich youth from India gains prestigious title at British Chess Championships 6 Aug 202429 Oct 2023Leasehold law will be in King's Speech - ministerRachel Maclean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".29 Oct 2023...
