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Why wait for government when you can create your own destiny?

I have long been a believer that you first of all need to decide what ...

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Planning for people or for profit?

Something needs to be done to address the current imbalance in favour of economic development ...

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Is the NPPF really going to help?

Some communities may simply not have the ambition or resources to enable them to take ...

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Localising the challenge

The phrase Big Society is banned and you’ll find little kowtowing to the government’s agenda. ...

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Better connected

Matt Leach has become skeptical of government’s ability to make a real impact on a ...

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Why planning policy has got to go

If you want to get a feel for an economy without planning, why not take ...

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Culture change

As retail struggles, new models for our high streets are emerging. Ivan Tennant assesses some ...

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When your city is viewed as a ‘working class theme park’ you have to shake things up

There are many people who have a traditional view of Salford. They remember it as ...

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Beyond the housing market crisis

Areas of the northwest could soon be characterised by communities living in poor quality and ...

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Designs on growth

While other towns and cities have seen their economies shrink, Warrington continues to grow. Andy ...