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Up to £5.3 billion in regional aid funding will run out in 18 months unless the government acts quickly and puts replacement arrangements in place for when the UK leaves the EU.

The extension of permitted development rights to allow homeowners to extend their properties without a full planning application – as well as high street conversions to offices and homes – has come into permanent effect.

Bradford, Greater Exeter, Great Yarmouth, Gateshead and North Northamptonshire have been named as participants in a new programme to recognise and support high-quality placemaking in England.

The latest round of the government’s One Public Estate programme has been announced, with more than 100 local public sector partnerships set to receive a share of £15 million.