The Localism Bill: New Briefing Paper

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To provide the context for our newly launched Localism Project, we are delighted to publish this briefing paper summarising key parts of the Localism Bill and some of the challenges it poses for policymakers in London. In particular, the paper provides detail on the new general power of competence for London Boroughs, new revenue streams such as … [Read more...]

New Project: Localism in London

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Future of London is delighted to announce that we are launching a new workstream focussing on the implementation of Localism in London. Drawing on case study work, stakeholder interviews and expert contributions, Future of London is going to provide practical examples and recommendations of how the Government's Localism agenda can best be … [Read more...]

Private sector renewal

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Thursday June 9, 2011 - Thursday June 9, 2011 London’s Living Room, City Hall … [Read more...]

Our panelists respond

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Following the Development and Renewal event on 16 February on the affordable rent model, we put some additional questions from the floor to some of our panelists - here's how they responded. Q: How will new social rented units be delivered? Elizabeth Sealey, DCLG Social rent will only be funded in the most exceptional circumstances under … [Read more...]

A new sort of planning

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In this new Policy Focus paper, Stephen Ashworth of SNR Denton considers the implications of proposed reforms and recommends that the proposed “radical reboot” of planning offers opportunity to reinvent the planning system, redefine communities, and re-energise and rebalance local government. … [Read more...]