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Property federation slams government over TIF proposals

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:27 pm

The British Property Federation (BPF) said this week that government suggestions that tax increment financing (TIF) schemes could operate within a 10 year time frame are absurd. read more

Housing minister pledges institutional housing investment boost

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:20 pm

Housing minister Grant Shapps this week told a committee of MPs that the UK was suffering from an “institutional non-investment policy”. read more

Approval for London's Crossrail infrastructure levy

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:18 pm

An independent inspector has approved the Mayor of London’s proposed charging regime for a community infrastructure levy (CIL) to support the building of Crossrail. read more

Lansley announces NHS property vehicle

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:15 pm

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has announced that the Government will create a property vehicle to manage National Health Service property. read more

Most homes bonus cash "goes to general spending"

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:13 pm

Less than a third of councils in England are using receipts from the New Homes Bonus to support housing development or other community projects, according to new research. read more

Councils given powers to outsource CIL functions

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:11 pm

Councils in England and Wales will be allowed to outsource a range of functions relating to the community infrastructure levy (CIL) under powers announced this week by the Government. read more

Top CIL mandarin to step down

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:10 pm

The civil servant in charge of the community infrastructure levy (CIL) is leaving his post at the Department for Communities and Local Government, according to reports. read more

Welsh Government announces two new enterprise zones

Wed 1st February 2012, 6:08 pm

The Welsh Government has announced that two new enterprise zones will be set up in Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd. read more

Planning director steps down from Croydon Council

Wed 1st February 2012, 10:02 am

London Borough of Croydon is to part ways with its executive director for planning and environment after less than six months in the role. read more

Consultation launched on flood protection measures

Thu 26th January 2012, 7:34 pm

Derby City Council has launched a consultation on a masterplan for flood defences to protect businesses and residents in the city. read more

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