“Planning decisions have an impact on people’s lives and their surroundings. The apparently ‘distant’ nature of the planning process is sometimes bemoaned by the public, but do communities have any real agency in these decisions?” […]
The glass is at least half full… well, actually it’s brimming over.
This week’s Mid-week Mention goes to a certain ‘shiny’ somewhere in Sunderland. (No, it’s not the Stadium of Light.) It’s the National Glass Centre. Not only do we love their building, with its ‘industrial’ feel […]
Planning to get involved with an ‘Asset Transfer’?
Planning to get involved with an ‘Asset Transfer’? Local councils are having to cut spending amidst tightening budgets. ‘Community Asset Transfer’ involves handing over responsibility for public buildings and land to local Voluntary and Community […]
Planning applications – expert advice for community and residents associations
Ethical Partnership are pleased to announce that we have been appointed to advise a residents association in Leeds. The community are concerned about proposals to build up to 140 new houses within the green belt […]