Laura Edgar

PF staff writer

Recent articles

Former chief planner: not having local plans sets councils up to lose appeals

It is arguably an “abdication of responsibility” to not have a local plan in place setting out the... Read more
Dozens of councils likely to need government support within two years – survey

Growing pressure means nearly half of England’s upper-tier councils will struggle to balance their... Read more
Councils urged to use new procurement rules to ‘drive social prosperity’

Councils should make the most of the Procurement Act as an “opportunity for a more strategic,... Read more
Chancellor urged to extend homelessness service funding

Nearly £1bn of homelessness service funding is set to end next year, sector organisations have... Read more
Newham asks government for help as temporary accommodation costs rise by over 900%

The housing crisis will push Newham Council’s temporary accommodation bill to more than ten times... Read more
Homes England asked to focus on social housing

Matthew Pennycook has set out priorities for the government’s housing agency, including maximising... Read more
Suffolk to offer 0% loans to improve home energy efficiency

Interest-free loans from Suffolk County Council will help residents make their homes warmer and... Read more
Luton submits complaint against auditors’ report

Luton Borough Council has hit back after its external auditor claimed the authority cannot produce... Read more
UKSPF deadline affecting delivery of local regeneration projects

Council development projects face a “cliff edge” if the government does not renew a multibillion-... Read more
Norfolk to target savings in care services

A £44.8m gap in next year’s budget poses a “significant challenge” to Norfolk County Council,... Read more

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