UKR is about delivery: demonstrating how to transform places with purpose built private rented homes with a mix of other uses. We are in discussion with local authorities across the country. We welcome conversations about possible projects. There are very clear criteria in our “Framer”. This has 9 simple criteria covering: the right site; the right approach; the right way forward. Download our one page document “Framing the right collaboration” and contact us on projects@ukregeneration.org.uk
Anyone spotted any progress on TIFs?
Whether you agree or disagree with the Coalition Government you have to admit they have shown a sense of urgency. Spending cuts have been sorted. Bodies dismantled and the Localism Bill introduced. Rapid progress is being made on reforming the health service. So we were pleased that the Coalition took up the cause of Tax [...]
Big Society: Buck passers paradise?
This is part 9 of 13 in the series Suburban SpotlightDo you want to see how the Big Society will turn out? Do you want to know the great yawning chasm in the thinking behind the rhetoric of localism? Easy. Compare two events. First, the Clapham train crash of1988. It was caused by sloppy working [...]
Localism starts here
Today’s the day. The Second Reading of the Localism Bill takes place this afternoon. You can find a raft of briefing notes from all sorts of bodies (LGA, London Councils, RTPI and so on). The most common sentiment is “welcome”; the LGA “welcome” things 12 times and London Councils clock up 18 “welcomes”. UKR joins [...]
