Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Responding to the Goverment's consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Local Government Association (LGA) has said that councils have a key part to play to improve housebuilding outcomes, but must be given the tools and resources needed to do so.
The LGA has highlighted the essential need to deliver more homes for social rent and homes which are genuinely affordable.
The Association says it supports the Government’s commitment to empower local authorities to deliver more homes, particularly for social rent and other affordable rents and its response sets out a range of pragmatic ideas about how to do so in the spirit of partnership between local and national government.
The response highlights that planning permission is not a barrier to housebuilding, with local authorities approving almost nine in 10 planning applications despite significant resourcing and capacity issues.
At the same time, concerns are raised about making housebuilding targets mandatory, particularly if not backed by the delivery of necessary infrastructure.
The LGA also warns that some of the proposals in the Government’s consultation, including a new methodology to determine mandatory housebuilding targets, could lead to unintended consequences such as speculative unplanned development, without the necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of communities.
Cllr Adam Hug, Housing spokesperson for the LGA said: “Our message to Government is simple: work with us and give us the tools to build the homes our country needs. There is a strong appetite across local government to work constructively to improve coverage of local plans and encourage housebuilding, including the vital need to deliver more homes for social rent and homes which are genuinely affordable.
“However, councils and local communities know their local areas best, and need to be full partners in tackling the housing crisis together, with new development supported by the infrastructure needed to make communities thrive and proper consultation and engagement that can help ensure local people are able to benefit.
“Councils need the right powers, skills, resources and funding to act and want to work with government and the development and housebuilding industry.”
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
AI doesn’t have to mean investing billions in developing revolutionary new platforms – there are tools available right now that can be leveraged to enhance workflows for public sector staff on the frontline.
Education Business LIVE is a carefully designed conference and exhibition bringing together education people with a passion for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching.
London Build is the UK's largest and leading construction show. Officially awarded the Best Trade Show in the UK. London Build is co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo.
EMEX returns to London’s ExCeL on 20 & 21 November 2024. Promising all visitors who come through the doors solutions, innovation and implementation, EMEX prides itself on giving practical answers to challenging issues and it is this ethos that sets it apart from other events in the energy management space.
Mark Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy
Building Forensics ltd added IAQ following the increased public interest in Indoor Air Quality po
James Berry from the Property Care Association looks at addressing the causes of damp and mould.
We take a look at what the delayed Act will mean for procurement.