A report in Planning Resource by Alex King (13 February 2026) quotes the Conservative chair of the District Councils Network, responding to the new government consultation on the geographical areas that the spatial development strategies will cover, saying “It defies common sense to exclude planning authorities, with their long standing local expertise and knowledge from … Continue reading ’Defies common sense’ claim is misplaced
Month: February 2026
Are buildings assets or liabilities?
The BBC NEWS story (5/02/26) reports that the team responsible for renovating the Palace of Westminster say the revamp could take 61 years and cost £40 billion.( FACT.CHECK : yes these are the two numbers in the report). Running costs are £1.5 million a week.These figures are spectacular evidence that something has gone wrong. It … Continue reading Are buildings assets or liabilities?