Category: councils
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Millions of UK tourists could face new visitor levies as councils seek to fund services
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Tourists visiting the UK may soon be required to pay a domestic visitor fee, as councils consider introducing overnight stay fees to support services strained by overtourism. This move follows similar measures in European destinations such as Berlin and Barcelona and aims to address the challenges posed by record visitor…
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Rural councils compelled to approve more wind and solar farms under new planning rules
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Rural councils across England will be required to approve a significant increase in wind and solar farms under a new set of planning rules introduced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. The changes, outlined in draft planning documents from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, aim to accelerate the…
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TRREB Statement on Toronto City Council’s Approval of Townhomes and Small Six-Storey Residential Units Along Major Roads
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Article content TORONTO, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) continues to support the Expanding Housing Options in Neighborhoods (EHON) initiative which aims to build more low-rise housing in residential neighborhoods to meet the needs of our residents. A growing city. The decision last…