Maintaining strong place leadership in the face of significant planning reform

One of the things that the pandemic has surfaced is increasing inequality. The impact of Covid- 19 continues to take its toll not only on people’s physical and mental health but also on their financial stability.

To get a better understanding of building energy consumption, we engaged SMS plc to apply metering and data expertise for valuable energy management insights.

We supported the transformation of North Yorkshire Council, ensuring the smooth operation and growth of their shared services for planning and placemaking.

We recently participated in a panel at the National Planning Summit to discuss how we can support and improve the planning processes for local authorities.

As a market leader in debt management, we are witnessing first-hand the devastating financial impact Covid-19 is having on the personal finances of so many people.

Local government departments continue to make yearly cuts, while also facing increasing pressure on minimum standards, particularly in areas like planning – often cited as a barrier to growth.

The utility industry has faced consistent challenges with customer satisfaction, and is rated lower than the UK average for transparency, customer ethos and emotional connection.

The business writer Jack Stack once said that a successful business depends on people having visibility of what’s going on and feeling involved.

The Government’s new planning White Paper has legal, social and practical implications for local councils, developers and residents.