Manchester Partner Dan Mitchell responds to Manchester Devolution
Yesterday, Greater Manchester agreed an historic settlement with the Government which will give greater powers to the combined authority in partnership with a directly elected Mayor. The agreement was...
View ArticleNever mind aftershave & socks, all I want for Christmas is…
With Christmas fast approaching, it seems a perfect time to take stock of this year’s strategic planning issues affecting our sector in and around the North West and look ahead to my ideal 2015. Clear...
View ArticleMIPIM 2015: Barton Willmore Sponsor Devolution Event
Devolution in our UK cities is a hot topic and as such, will feature highly on the MIPIM agenda. As the first cities to accept this challenge begin to gather pace, what are the challenges and...
View ArticleHousing and Planning Bill: positive progression should be joined at the hip
The Housing and Planning Bill is likely to affect us all in one way or another – its announcement brings to the fore a number of significant issues that have long needed to be addressed to accelerate...
View ArticleHousing top priority for the next Bristol Mayor
In late April Mayoral Hustings began in Bristol, as our minds turn to the role that George Ferguson has played in our city over the last 4 years, and what the next successful candidate may bring....
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