‘Bold’ devolution white paper is not without risks

Billed as the ‘biggest transfer of power out of Westminster this century’, the white paper sets out how the government plans to put the destiny of England’s regions in their own hands. 

Mayors will be handed a suite of new powers to allow more decisions on planning, housing, and transport to be made locally, while district councils are to be scrapped as part of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner’s plan to allow towns and cities outside London to “take back control”.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has outlined the route to 100% clean electricity generation by the end of the decade – the North stands ready to benefit from the strategy.

The surveying, estate, and letting agent has promoted Hannah Maynard to associate, to support expansion and development of its land agency business.

Located in Bradford, Durham, and Worksop, the purpose-built homes mark sites three, four and five of a seven-site forward funding portfolio with Torwood Care, a joint venture partnership between Torsion Care and Tanglewood Care.

Despite delays to the promised government reforms on planning, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has outlined ambitions to bring back regional spatial strategies. Plus: rent controls and Manchester offices.

More than 20,000 new homes could be built off the back of the investment, which aims to make it easier for SME developers to access credit. 

Placefirst and Place North will collaborate throughout 2025 to shine a light on the developer’s projects and bolster its mission to make a long-term difference in communities across the North.

32 so-called Homebuilding Skills Hubs will be created across the country, with places most in need of new houses prioritised.