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Poor public transport in the North limits job opportunities

09.08.2018

Huw Morris

Infrastructure - Transport | joseph rowntree foundation | North East | North West

Unaffordable or unreliable public transport is posing a ‘significant barrier’ to jobs for residents of low-income neighbourhoods in the North, according to latest research.

Appeal: Extended hours at 166-year old cricket club would disrupt new homes

02.08.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has issued a split decision on an appeal by Darlington Cricket Club to extend the permitted use times of its all-weather practice nets, in light of complaints from the owners of newly built...

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News in brief: Coastal path opens in North East; Housebuilder buys Leicestershire site with planning

31.07.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 31 July, 2018

Nations & regions focus: The North East

26.07.2018

The Planner

International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) | Nations & regions | Nations and regions | North East | Policy & Politics

A snapshot of planning in the North East of England, looking at key planning themes, major projects, skills requirements and RTPI activities in the region

Appeal: Brokenshire rejects appeal for Wakefield housing scheme

16.07.2018

Huw Morris

Brokenshire | Housing | North East | Wakefield

The housing secretary has backed an inspector’s decision to dismiss an appeal and refuse outline planning permission for a housing scheme in Wakefield.

Appeal: Housing secretary rejects Wetherby appeal on sustainability grounds

16.07.2018

Huw Morris

Brokenshire | Housing | Infrastructure - Transport | Leeds | North East

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has refused an appeal for a major mixed-use scheme in Wetherby in West Yorkshire, citing concerns about its sustainability.

The Northern Powerhouse business summit took place in Newcastle

LEPs form new body to support Northern Powerhouse

09.07.2018

Prithvi Pandya

Jake Berry, minister of the Northern Powerhouse, has announced that local enterprise partnerships in the North of England will form a new body to support government plans for the Northern Powerhouse across the region.

Town deal struck for Greater Grimsby

05.07.2018

Laura Edgar

The government has announced that a £67 million Stage 1 Town Deal has been agreed with Greater Grimsby, which could deliver almost 10,000 new homes in the area.

New HS2 ECML depot to be built in Leeds

04.07.2018

Prithvi Pandya

Following a public consultation, transport secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed that the new HS2 rolling stock depot will be constructed in the east of Leeds, driving forward local regeneration and creating up to 125 skilled jobs.

Burnham concerned by Heathrow expansion plans

25.06.2018

Prithvi Pandya

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has asked Prime Minister Theresa May for a guarantee that the Heathrow expansion will not reduce or delay transport investment in the north of England.

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