fromIrish Independent1 month agoPaul Reid to head up new planning body replacing An Bord PleanalaPaul Reid is set to be appointed chair of the new planning body, An Coimisiún Pleanála, replacing An Bord Pleanála.
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoEnglish and Welsh councils to have greater powers to seize land for affordable housingLocal authorities in England and Wales gain powers to seize land for affordable housing without central government approval.