Councils have relied on housing revenue accounts to help boost their decent homes standard. However, Campbell Tickell, discusses that since the standards of homes have increased, should these accounts still be considered useful?
Why councils should get statutory powers over economic development
Nigel Wilcock, executive director of the IED, explains the government should finally grant councils the right to statutory powers. It could be the only hope for stopping more from issuing the dreaded Section 114.
