Planning reform must not be at the expense of local democracy

Planning reform must not be at the expense of local democracy

A host of statutory bodies that have the right to be consulted will have their role removed

Local Government Association hits back at plans to curtail role ...

Legislation introduced yesterday would put more decisions in hands of planning officers

LGA hits back at plans to curtail role of planning committees in ...

Legislation introduced yesterday would put more decisions in the hands of planning officers

Fundamental mistake to strip councillors of their powers, says shadow housing secretary

The government’s move to strip councillors of their powers in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is a “fundamental mistake”, the shadow housing secretary has said.

Editorial: Representative Democracy, part 2

By Scott Walker, M.D.

DEBATE: The Planning and Building Act provides municipalities like Stavanger with a good framework for collaboration on urban development. A lack of understanding of democracy is the reason why urban and town development occurs without collaboration on the qualities that residents demand.