March 2023

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The planning challenge

The government's proposed revisions to the National Planning Framework have caused concerns. As the consultation closes, Suzie Mayes gauges the industry's views on the possible impact to homes delivery.

The Interview - Karl Battersby, Brierley Homes

Karl Battersby is chairman of Brierley Homes, established by North Yorkshire County Council. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the importance of profit, quality housebuilding and bringing building in-house.

Evolving an ageing workforce

Barbara Akinkunmi, assistant design manager at Lovell says the industry must attract younger and more diverse talent to tackle the issue of an ageing workforce.

Planning changes threaten later living delivery

Zoe Curran of planning consultant Boyer (London) looks at how amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework could worsen the housing crisis for the older generation.

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The Interview – Tom Titherington, Sovereign Network Group

Tom Titherington, chief investment and development officer of housing association Sovereign Network Group, leaves the business in March. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his fulfilling career in housing, his legacy and why the customer must always matter most

A shift in local governance

Suzie Mayes gives an overview of the Devolution White Paper and its possible impact on housebuilding

A sound framework?

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is now published. Suzie Mayes considers the key detail and gets the industry’s view

Pride in their Jobs

NHBC honoured the Supreme winners and runners-up of its 44th Pride in the Job Awards in January. The prestigious industry competition celebrates the best site managers in the UK